Disillusionment Quote by Carmen Maria Machado
““She was a stranger because something essential was shielded, released in tiny bursts until it became a flood---a flood of what I realized I did not know. Afterward, I would mourn her as if she'd died, because something had: someone we had created together.””
About This Quote
The narrator describes a mysterious connection that gradually revealed profound unknowns, leading to grief as if losing a creation.
In simple terms: A hidden bond revealed deep unknowns, causing grief.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge the depth of unseen relationships.
Themes
relationships
mystery
loss
creation
grief
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- artistic collaborations
Key Concepts
intimacy
identity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the 'flood' symbolize?
- How does loss of a creation differ from loss of a person?
A Different Perspective
Understanding such bonds can be unsettling.
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