Bottom Quote by Diana Wynne Jones
“After that, he tried to go upstairs through the broom cupboard, and then the yard. This seemed to puzzle him a little. But finally he discovered the stairs, all except the bottom on, and fell up them on his face. The whole castle shook.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones, 1977
A character struggles with a magical broom cupboard, eventually discovering stairs that lead to a chaotic fall, shaking the castle.
In simple terms: Finding a hidden path leads to unexpected disaster.
Key Takeaway
Beware hidden shortcuts.
Themes
fantasy
adventure
mistake
Mood
mysterious
whimsical
Type
fantasy
narrative
When to use this quote
- exploring old houses
- solving puzzles
- unexpected outcomes
Key Concepts
magic
spatial logic
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden routes might you overlook?
- How do you recover after a sudden failure?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on shortcuts can cause harm.
