Mirror Quote by Angela Carter
““This clockwork twin of mine halted before me, her bowels churning out a settecento minuet, and offered me the bold carnation of her smile. Click, click--she raises her arm and busily dusts my cheeks with pink, powdered chalk that makes me cough; then thrusts towards me her little mirror.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Bloody Chamber” (1979)
A surreal, mechanical metaphor for intimacy, where the narrator confronts a strange, unsettling encounter that blends beauty with discomfort.
In simple terms: Strange intimacy can be both alluring and unsettling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the complexity of relationships.
Themes
intimacy
surrealism
mechanical
Mood
enigmatic
artistic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
metaphor
bodily imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “mirror” symbolize for you?
- How do you react to unsettling beauty?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may alienate some readers.
