Time Quote by Anne Bishop
““But the only time she’d mentioned Daemon, his name had sounded like a promise, like a caress. Blinking back tears and leashing his guilt, Lucivar finished the whiskey and turned to go back inside.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Black Jewels Trilogy, 1995
The character perceives the name Daemon as a comforting promise, yet feels guilt and sorrow, illustrating how language can evoke both hope and pain.
In simple terms: Daemon feels like a hopeful promise despite guilt.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge mixed emotions tied to symbols.
Themes
fiction
emotion
symbolism
Mood
melancholic
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- reading
- creative writing
- emotional processing
Key Concepts
hope
guilt
comfort
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Daemon represent for the character?
- How do we reconcile hope with guilt?
A Different Perspective
Symbols can trigger conflicting feelings.
![“[Daemon] bent down and kissed her softly, persuasively. When he felt her yield, he murmured against her lips, “We’ll have a quiet dinner. Then we’ll play a couple of hands of ‘cradle.’ I’ll even let you win.” Her huff of laughter provoked another hunger. His kiss deepened as his hand caressed her…” quote by Anne Bishop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14a/anne-bishop-2536_quote_daemon-bent-down-and-kissed-her-softly-p_458646.jpg)
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