Time Quote by Chris Colfer
““IT’S ABOUT TIME!” the queen yelled, and hit the table with a clenched fist. “How dare you keep your emperors waiting! Do it again and you’ll lose your head!” “My deepest apologies,” the cook said. The cook trembled in the emperors’ presence and could barely keep her hands still enough to pour wine into their glasses. When she was finished pouring, she bowed and rushed out of the room. The pirate and the queen raised their glasses before taking the first sip, but the hag didn’t join them. “None for me,” she growled. “I’m not much of a drinker.” “To us,” the pirate toasted. “May the three great emperors continue their mighty reign as the conquerors of the new world!” “Hear,””
About This Quote
Source Fiction: Short story excerpt, 2020
A queen demands swift obedience, while a cook shows humility; a pirate and queen celebrate power, but a hag refuses to join.
In simple terms: Authority demands obedience; humility and defiance appear.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and stay true to yourself.
Themes
authority
obedience
humility
defiance
celebration
Mood
dramatic
confrontational
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- royal banquet
- pirate gathering
- social rituals
Key Concepts
power dynamics
social hierarchy
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you obey or resist?
- What does the hag’s refusal reveal?
A Different Perspective
Blind loyalty can be dangerous.
