Doll Quote by Dan Wells
““Embalming was like . . . I don't know how to describe it. It was like playing with a giant doll, dressing it and bathing it and opening it up to see what was inside.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview in Locus Magazine, 2020
Describing embalming as handling a giant doll reveals the eerie intimacy of preserving a body.
In simple terms: Embalming feels like caring for a large, lifeless doll.
Key Takeaway
Respect the dignity of the deceased while confronting mortality.
Themes
mortality
care
intimacy
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- funeral services
- medical training
- artistic representation
- personal grief
Key Concepts
ethical practice
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions arise when confronting death?
- How does language shape our perception of mortality?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may distance emotional reality of death.
