The intense horror of nightmare came over me: I tried to…
“The intense horror of nightmare came over me: I tried to draw back my arm, but the hand clung to it, and a most melancholy voice sobbed, 'Let me in - let me in!' 'Who are you?' I asked, struggling, meanwhile, to disengage myself. 'Catherine Linton,' it replied, shiveringly (why did I think of LINTON? I had read EARNSHAW twenty times for Linton) - 'I'm come home: I'd lost my way on the moor!' As it spoke, I discerned, obscurely, a child's face looking through the window.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A nightmarish vision of a ghostly hand pleading for entry, evoking fear and melancholy.
In simple terms: Nightmare of a desperate, ghostly visitor.
Key Takeaway
Fearful encounter with the unknown.
Themes
horror
psychology
supernatural
Mood
eerie
melancholic
Type
narrative
gothic
When to use this quote
- reading gothic literature
- discussing nightmares
Key Concepts
fear
loneliness
Practical Applications
- use imagery to explore inner dread
- write about confronting fear
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the hand represent?
- How does fear shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may over‑symbolize personal anxiety.