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The end is near," Moridin said. "The Wheel has groaned its…

“The end is near," Moridin said. "The Wheel has groaned its final rotation, the clock has lost its spring, the serpent heaves its final gasps.” quote by Robert Jordan
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“The end is near," Moridin said. "The Wheel has groaned its final rotation, the clock has lost its spring, the serpent heaves its final gasps.”

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.

The world is ending, described with vivid, apocalyptic imagery of a dying wheel and a weakening clock.

In simple terms: Apocalypse depicted through failing mechanisms.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for inevitable change.

Themes

apocalypse finality time

Mood

dramatic foreboding

Type

mythic narrative

When to use this quote

  • fictional world
  • end‑times narrative
  • character destiny

Key Concepts

mythology cosmic cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the wheel symbolize?
  • How does this affect character choices?
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