Hades Quote by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
““He had murdered any illlusion of Alex Remington. The golden pendant had been replaced by a spiked dog collar, and he was wearing a black T-shirt that hugged his form and showed off the many designs on his arms: Fenris on the right wrist, and Echidna, the greek mother of monsters, high on his left arm. The norse world serpent was wrapped around his left wrist, and a new design had recently been added: Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guarded the gates of Hades. The world serpent was partially obscurred by a black leather knife sheath, which held a silver knife Aubrey had taken from a vampire hunter a few thousand years earlier. His hair was slightly touseled, as if he'd been running, and a few strands fell across his face. Looking at him now, Jessica couldn't imagine how she had ever mistaken him for a human. But illusion was Aubrey's art. And it was simple to fool people who expected nothing else. For the moment, Aubrey appeared to be exactly what he was: stunning, michievous, and completely deadly all at once””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed, contemporary fiction
Aubrey uses elaborate tattoos and a fierce appearance to disguise his true, deadly nature.
In simple terms: Appearance hides deadly intent.
Key Takeaway
Beware deceptive appearances.
Themes
identity
deception
danger
Mood
suspenseful
dark
mysterious
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- street encounters
- first impressions
- dangerous encounters
Key Concepts
tattoos
mythology
illusion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about judging others by looks?
- How can we see beyond surface appearances?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize visual cues over deeper assessment.
