Kill Quote by Cornelia Funke
““It will be dark in a few hours," she said at last, anxiously. "Suppose you don't finnish it in time?" "I have finnished!" he snapped, irritated. "I've finnished a dozen times already, but I'm not happy with it." He lowered his voice to a wisper brfore he went on. "There are so many questions. Suppose the Shadow turns on you or me or the prisners once he's killed Capricorn? And is killing Capricorn really the only solution? What's going to happen to his men afterward? What do I do with them?" "What do you think? The Shadow must kill them all!" Meggie whispered back. "How else are we ever going to get back home or rescue my mother?" "Good heavens, what a heartless creature you are!" he wispered . "Kill them all! Haven't you seen how young some of them are?" He shook his head. "No! I'm not a mass murderer, I'm a writer! I'm sure I can think of some less bloodthirsty ending." And he began writing again . . . and crossing out words . . . and writing more, while outside the sun sank lower and lower until its rays were gliding the hilltops.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, 2003
A writer grapples with moral dilemmas about violence and responsibility while trying to rescue loved ones.
In simple terms: Writer worries about killing characters.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical impacts of your choices.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
creativity
conflict
heroism
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- making tough decisions
- protecting others
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
storytelling
character agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to violent solutions?
- How do you balance duty and compassion?
A Different Perspective
Violence may be tempting but has consequences.
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