Abandonment Quote by Ellen Hopkins
“The wind kicks in stronger, branches clatter. Or maybe skeletons. Bones of abandonment. Ghosts that will never be.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Wind, Ellen Hopkins, 2015
A vivid description of nature turning eerie, suggesting abandonment and lingering spirits.
In simple terms: Nature feels haunted and empty.
Key Takeaway
Notice how surroundings reflect inner feelings.
Themes
nature
abandonment
haunting
imagery
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- walking alone
- writing poetry
- dealing with loss
- reflecting on past
Key Concepts
metaphor
personification
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the wind evoke in you?
- How do you interpret “bones of abandonment”?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for literal interpretation.
