Zombies Quote by Amy Plum
““I saw a picture of you and Vincent in a 1968 newspaper that said you died in a fire," I said, turning to Ambrose. He nodded at me with a little smile, urging me on. "So how can you be here now?" "Well, I'm glad we're starting with the easy questions," he said, stretching his powerful arms and then leaning toward me. "The answer would be ... because we're zombies!" and he let out a horrible groan, stretching his mouth open and baring his teeth as he curled his hands into claws. Seeing my terrified expression, Ambrose began cracking up and slapping his knee with his hand. "Just kidding," he cackled, and then, calming down, looked at me sedately. "But no, seriously. We're zombies." "We are not zombies!" said Charlotte, her voice rising with annoyance.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bone Witch, 2019
A surreal conversation uses absurdity and humor to confront existential dread, revealing that confronting fear can be both terrifying and playful.
In simple terms: Embrace absurd humor to face fear.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to defuse fear.
Themes
fear
absurdity
humor
Mood
playful
dark
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- team building exercises
Key Concepts
existential dread
psychology
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What absurd image helps you cope with anxiety?
- How can humor be balanced with empathy?
A Different Perspective
Humor may trivialize serious issues if misapplied.
