Cold wind Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Until tonight. Something was different tonight. There was an edge to this darkness that made his hackles rise. Nine days they had been riding, north and northwest and then north again, farther and farther from the Wall, hard on the track of a band of wildling raiders. Each day had been worse than the day that had come before it. Today was the worst of all. A cold wind was blowing out of the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things. All day, Will had felt as though something were watching him, something cold and implacable that loved him not. Gared had felt it too. Will wanted nothing so much as to ride hellbent for the safety of the Wall, but that was not a feeling to share with your commander.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Storm of Swords, George R.R. Martin, 2000
The passage conveys mounting dread and isolation as characters confront an unseen, hostile force while journeying deeper into danger.
In simple terms: Darkness feels threatening and lonely.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront hidden fears.
Themes
fear
isolation
danger
journey
Mood
tense
foreboding
grim
Type
literary
narrative
descriptive
When to use this quote
- night watch patrol
- long-range scouting
- remote wilderness travel
Key Concepts
psychological tension
survival
environmental hostility
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen threats might you be ignoring?
- How do you maintain morale in hostile environments?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may overemphasize ominous atmosphere, potentially neglecting practical solutions.
