Comfort Quote by Erin Bow
““She was dry. She was lying on something soft. She was wrapped in quilts. There was a star of light drifting above her, and a smell like a herb garden. Taggle was a long warmth stretched out at one side, his chin in her hand, his tail curled over her neck. She thought they might be in heaven. Taggle farted. Plain Kate coughed and sneezed. And then she really was awake.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Taggle” excerpt, 2021
A surreal scene mixes comfort and absurdity, highlighting how mundane moments interrupt idealized visions.
In simple terms: Comfort and absurdity coexist in waking life.
Key Takeaway
Find humor in imperfect moments.
Themes
surrealism
comfort
absurdity
Mood
whimsical
reflective
Type
fictional
humorous
When to use this quote
- daily life
- dreamlike moments
- humor
Key Concepts
narrative voice
sensory detail
Questions to Reflect On
- What mundane detail grounds your fantasies?
A Different Perspective
May the absurd undermine the intended tenderness.
