In the case of Albertine, I felt that I should never…
““In the case of Albertine, I felt that I should never discover anything, that, out of that tangled mass of details of fact and falsehood, I should never unravel the truth: and that it would always be so, unless I were to shut her up in prison (but prisoners escape) until the end.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator fears uncovering truth about Albertine, preferring ignorance despite potential imprisonment, highlighting the tension between truth and denial.
In simple terms: Truth may be avoided to escape pain.
Confront uncomfortable truths despite fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- legal investigations
- personal introspection
- historical research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- Can denial ever protect you?
Avoiding truth can lead to greater harm.