Communication Quote by Arthur Machen
““And perhaps, Mrs. Morgan on Lanypwll Farm put all this much better in the speech of symbolism, when she murmured about the children of the pool. For if there is a landscape of sadness, there is certainly also a landscape of a horror of darkness and evil; and that black and oily depth, overshadowed with twisted woods, with its growth of foul weeds and its dead trees and leprous boughs, was assuredly potent in terror. To Roberts, it was a strong drug, a drug of evocation; the black deep without calling to the black deep within, and summoning the inhabitant thereof to come forth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hill of Dreams by Arthur Machen, 1907
A vivid description of how a dark, oppressive landscape can evoke deep terror and subconscious fears, acting as a powerful emotional drug.
In simple terms: Dark scenery can trigger deep fear.
Key Takeaway
Use imagery to explore hidden emotions.
Themes
symbolism
fear
nature
psychology
Mood
eerie
intense
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- psychotherapy
- film set design
- environmental storytelling
Key Concepts
darkness
terror
subconscious
evocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does darkness shape your inner thoughts?
- Can fear be transformed into insight?
A Different Perspective
May overwhelm audiences if not balanced with hope.
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