Hands and feet Quote by A.A. Attanasio
““The power of the witch is in her hair. The ones who killed her knew this. They cut off her long tresses, tied them into devil's shoelaces, and bound her hands and feet.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Days of the Sun, 1995
A witch’s power is symbolized by her hair; cutting it is a means to control and bind her.
In simple terms: Hair represents a witch’s power; cutting it restrains her.
Key Takeaway
Beware of attempts to diminish others’ power through symbolic acts.
Themes
power
control
symbolism
gender
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
mythical
dark
cautionary
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- fantasy literature
- character analysis
Key Concepts
mythology
feminist critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the hair a literal or metaphorical source of power?
- What does this say about gendered control?
A Different Perspective
Symbolic acts can oversimplify complex power dynamics.
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