Fainted Quote by Emily Brontë
““She's fainted, or dead,' I thought: 'so much the better. Far better that she should be dead, than lingering a burden and a misery-maker to all about her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wuthering Heights, 1847
The narrator wishes the woman's death to end her suffering and the burden she imposes on others.
In simple terms: Wishing death to end suffering.
Key Takeaway
Consider the moral weight of wishing harm.
Themes
mortality
burden
compassion
Mood
somber
conflicted
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- family conflict
- caregiving
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever justifiable to wish death?
- How does suffering affect our judgments?
A Different Perspective
A desire for death may ignore the value of life and potential redemption.
