Abandoned Quote by Elaine Dundy
“To me Vivien Leigh was a tragic heroine of classic proportions: chosen, blessed and abandoned by the gods. Obstinately she tried to control and defy her destiny and to know her story is to be inspired by pity and terror.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Memoirs of Vivien Leigh, 1970
A tragic heroine, chosen and abandoned by fate, struggles against destiny, evoking both pity and terror.
In simple terms: A heroine fights fate, inspiring pity and awe.
Accept limits of control.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre
- personal reflection
- biographical study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does destiny shape identity?
- When is defiance futile?
Her struggle may romanticize suffering.