Who're them?" says he to the curate. "Them are the fallen…
““Who're them?" says he to the curate. "Them are the fallen angels," says the curate. They had a human form, no wings. God took the wings off of 'em after Lucifer rebelled - that way they couldn't go back, d'you see. They had no wings. But there was so many of 'em that you couldn't drive a knife down between 'em. They were as thick as hair on a dog's back. They were the finest people he ever seen. And whatever way he looked at 'em, some o' the finest girls he ever seen was in it, he said. They had to be good-looking, you know! 'Twas the sin o' pride put Lucifer down, d'you see. The best-looking angel in Heaven, 'twas the sin o' pride put him down. I s'pose they were nearly all as good-looking.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage describes fallen angels stripped of their wings, emphasizing their human appearance, abundance, and striking beauty, linking their fall to pride.
In simple terms: Fallen angels lost wings, remained beautiful, fell due to pride.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how pride can mask true nature.
Themes
mythology
pride
appearance
fallen angels
beauty
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing
- character study
- theological discussion
Key Concepts
Theology
symbolism
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the focus on beauty suggest about human values?
- How does pride influence downfall in stories?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize sin, overlooking moral consequences.