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“If this was what Mikhail called opening the gate close to Zayvion’s body, I was going to kill a compass and a slide rule and send them through the gates of death to him.” quote by Devon Monk
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““If this was what Mikhail called opening the gate close to Zayvion’s body, I was going to kill a compass and a slide rule and send them through the gates of death to him.””

Devon Monk

About This Quote

A dramatic metaphor of killing tools and sending them through death gates illustrates extreme sacrifice to confront a powerful adversary.

In simple terms: Extreme sacrifice to confront a foe.

Key Takeaway

Consider the costs of confronting powerful challenges.

Themes

sacrifice conflict mythic

Mood

dramatic intense

Type

narrative mythic

When to use this quote

  • personal struggle
  • political resistance
  • creative writing
  • gaming lore

Key Concepts

heroic narrative symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the compass symbolize?
  • When is sacrifice justified?
A Different Perspective

Overly violent imagery may alienate audiences.

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