Candle Quote by Alice Childress
“writing is a labor of love and also an act of defiance, a way to light a candle in a gale wind.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Writing as Defiance, 1978
Writing love and rebellion, a candle against a storm, symbolizes hope amid adversity.
In simple terms: Writing is love and defiance, a candle in a gale.
Write passionately to resist oppression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- novel writing
- blogging
- social media activism
- protest art
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect your voice?
- What fuels your creative fire?
Defiant writing can be censored or ignored.