Very soon she'll join all the others who know the secret…
““Very soon she'll join all the others who know the secret and will not tell it. Or cannot. Or try and fail because they do not know enough. They can be recognized. White faces, dazed eyes, aimless gestures, high-pitched laughter. The way they walk and talk and scream or try to kill (themselves or you) if you laugh back at them. Yes, they've got to be watched. For the time comes when they try to kill, then disappear. But others are waiting to take their places, it's a long, long line. She's one of them. I too can wait—for the day when she is only a memory to be avoided, locked away, and like all memories a legend. Or a lie ...””
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 depicts a cycle of secrecy, fear, and violence, suggesting that hidden traumas perpetuate a lineage of suffering and myth.
In simple terms: Secrets and fear create a chain of pain and myth.
Key Takeaway
Break cycles of secrecy and address trauma.
Themes
trauma
secrecy
violence
myth
generational pain
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
psychological
social
When to use this quote
- counseling
- community support
- education
- media representation
- policy reform
Key Concepts
psychological oppression
social alienation
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does secrecy fuel violence?
- What can break the cycle of generational trauma?
A Different Perspective
Denial and stigma can hinder healing.