Avert Quote by Erica Jong
“What makes a Man love Death, Fanny? Is it because he hopes to avert his own by watchin' the Deaths of others? Doth he hope to devour Death by devourin' Executions with his Eyes? I'll ne'er understand it, if I live to be eight hundred Years. The Human Beast is more Beast than Human, 'tis true.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fear of Flying, Erica Jong, 1973
Man’s fascination with death reflects a desire to control mortality and confront existential dread.
In simple terms: People are drawn to death to feel mastery.
Key Takeaway
Explore personal fears through art.
Themes
mortality
existentialism
psychology
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- therapy sessions
- philosophical debates
- creative writing
Key Concepts
death anxiety
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we romanticize death?
- How can confronting mortality improve life?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive focus on death may impair living fully.
