Dreams Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Truth is to be found in dreams,” the King said, looking down at them. From this angle, Emma could see that odd splitting of his face ended at his throat, which was ordinary skin. “Tell me, Shadowhunters: you enter a cave. Inside the cave is and egg, lit from within and glowing. You know that it beats with you dreams-not the ones you have during the day, but the ones you half-remember in the morning. It splits open.What emerges?” “A rose,” said Mark. “With thorns.” Cristina cut her eyes toward him in surprise but remained motionless. “An angel,” she said. “With bloody hands.” “A knife,” said Emma. “Pure and clean.” “Bars,” Julian said quietly. “The bars of a prison cell.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark Artifices, Cassandra Clare, 2016
Dreams reveal hidden truths; the characters interpret symbolic visions to confront inner conflicts.
In simple terms: Dreams show hidden truths; characters interpret symbols.
Key Takeaway
Interpret symbols to uncover inner truths.
Themes
dreams
interpretation
inner conflict
symbolism
Mood
mysterious
reflective
intriguing
Type
literary
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- reading fantasy
- self reflection
- creative writing
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
archetype
mythic
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your recurring dream symbolize?
- How do you confront hidden truths?
A Different Perspective
Dream symbols can be ambiguous and misread.
