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The more hopeless you were, the farther away they hid you.

“The more hopeless you were, the farther away they hid you.” quote by Sylvia Plath
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““The more hopeless you were, the farther away they hid you.””

Sylvia Plath

About This Quote

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

Despair makes others keep distance, fearing contagion of hopelessness.

In simple terms: Hopelessness isolates.

Key Takeaway

Seek connection despite despair.

Themes

despair isolation trust

Mood

somber introspective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • mental illness
  • support groups
  • family dynamics
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your hopelessness affect others?
  • Can you offer hope while feeling low?
A Different Perspective

Hope can be contagious too, challenging the notion.

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