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The corpse's hand reached up and grabbed Shaisam by the…

“The corpse's hand reached up and grabbed Shaisam by the throat. He gasped, thrashing, as the corpse opened its eye. "There's an odd thing about disease I once heard, Fain," Matrim Cauthon whispered. "Once you catch a disease and survive, you can't get it again.” quote by Robert Jordan
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“The corpse's hand reached up and grabbed Shaisam by the throat. He gasped, thrashing, as the corpse opened its eye. "There's an odd thing about disease I once heard, Fain," Matrim Cauthon whispered. "Once you catch a disease and survive, you can't get it again.”

Robert Jordan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A corpse's hand grabs Shaisam, and a conversation about disease immunity reveals a supernatural twist.

In simple terms: A dead hand attacks, and disease immunity is discussed.

Key Takeaway

Beware hidden dangers in strange encounters.

Themes

horror fantasy danger

Mood

tense dark

Type

dramatic speculative

When to use this quote

  • adventure
  • combat
  • survival scenarios

Key Concepts

mythic lore immunity myths

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the disease metaphor suggest?
  • How does fear shape action?
A Different Perspective

Supernatural elements may stretch believability.

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