Children Quote by Alan Garner
““Why are you here?" "To fetch the woman I cut from the veil of the rock." “Why did you cut?" "To send her spirit out, so that she would come to make the child, for me to teach to dance and sing and dream, to free the beasts within the rock to fill the world." “Have you found her?" "She is not here. There are only people horrible to see." “Where are your stories?" said the other. "I cannot tell them. My head is a cloud.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, 1960
A surreal dialogue explores mythic quests, existential searching, and the elusive nature of stories and truth.
In simple terms: Mythic quest and elusive stories.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond surface narratives.
Themes
myth
quest
existence
Mood
mysterious
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- spiritual exploration
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
symbolism
storytelling
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the 'rock' symbolize?
- How do stories shape our reality?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations can be highly subjective.
