Long hair Quote by Emily Brontë
““I hasped the window; I combed his black long hair from his forehead; I tried to close his eyes-to extinguish, if possible, that frightful, life-like gaze of exultation, before any one else beheld it. They would not shut; they seemed to sneer at my attempts, and his parted lips and sharp, white teeth sneered too!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wuthering Heights, 1847
The narrator attempts to erase a haunting, triumphant image, but the image resists and mocks the effort.
In simple terms: Trying to forget a powerful memory can feel futile.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some images persist.
Themes
memory
grief
resistance
obsession
Mood
haunting
intense
melancholic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- grieving a loss
- dealing with trauma
- artistic creation
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
visual fixation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the stubborn gaze represent?
- How can we reconcile with unavoidable memories?
A Different Perspective
The image may symbolize deeper emotional truth that cannot be simply erased.
