Desire Quote by Gene Wolfe
““Find girl?” He had lost his desire to talk, but the intensity of his emotions drove the words forth. “What did he want with her!” As he spoke, the litter sped past a shop with a zither and a dusty bassoon in its window. But Caldé Silk of Viron did not see them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of the New Sun, 1980
A character’s desperation forces him to speak, revealing hidden motives in a chaotic scene.
In simple terms: Desperation drives speech, exposing intent.
Key Takeaway
Listen for urgency to uncover true motives.
Themes
communication
desperation
motivation
Mood
intense
curious
Type
narrative
analytical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- creative writing
- psychology
- dialogue coaching
Key Concepts
literature
character analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does urgency reveal about a speaker?
- How does setting affect interpretation?
A Different Perspective
The quote may be misattributed; original text unclear.
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