Desire Quote by Ford Madox Ford
““The room where they were dancing was very dark… It was queer to be in his arms… She had known better dancers… He had looked ill… Perhaps he was… Oh, poor Valentine-Elisabeth… What a funny position!… The good gramophone played… Destiny! … You see, father! ... In his arms! Of course, dancing is not really… But so near the real thing! So near!... 'Good luck to the special intention!...' She had almost kissed him on the lips ... All but!... Effleurer , the French call it… But she was not as humble… He had pressed her tighter… All these months without… My lord did me honour… Good for Malbrouck s'en va-t-en guerre … He knew she had almost kissed him on the lips… And that his lips had almost responded… The civilian, the novelist, had turned out the last light… Tietjens said, 'Hadn't we better talk?...' She said: 'In my room, then! I'm dog-tired… I haven't slept for six nights… In spite of drugs...' He said: 'Yes. Of course! Where else?…””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Parade's End, Ford Madox Ford, 1924
A chaotic, sensual scene blends desire, fate, and absurdity, highlighting human longing and the thin line between reality and illusion.
In simple terms: A tangled scene of desire and fate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fragile boundary between reality and illusion.
Themes
desire
fate
illusion
absurdity
longing
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- intimate encounter
- personal crisis
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the scene reveal about human desire?
- How does illusion shape our choices?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize unhealthy obsession.
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