Dragons Quote by Erin Bow
““Fantasy elevates ordinary and eternal problems of young people into stories via the language of myth. It turns “No one really knows me” into “I’ve got a secret identity.” It turns “I don’t understand why other people act the way they do” into “I’m trapped in a faerie realm.” It turns “my high school must have been built over the mouth of hell” into “my high school must have been built over the mouth of hell.” There are certain things in life that are glorious, and they are glorious for everyone. There are more that are hard, and they are hard for everyone. We like to see these things retold, but with dragons.””
About This Quote
Fantasy reframes personal struggles as mythic narratives, giving them universal resonance and dramatic flair.
In simple terms: Fantasy turns personal issues into mythic stories.
Key Takeaway
Use mythic framing to explore personal challenges.
Themes
imagination
myth
identity
growth
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing fiction
- therapy sessions
- teaching literature
- creating games
Key Concepts
narrative therapy
symbolic representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mythic language change self‑perception?
- What limits does fantasy have in addressing real issues?
A Different Perspective
Fantasy may oversimplify complex emotions.
