Ever after Quote by Gregory Maguire
“And of the Witch? In the life of a Witch, there is no "after", in the "ever after" of a Witch there is no "happily"; in the story of a Witch, there is no afterword. Of that part that is beyond the life story, beyond the story of the life, there is-alas, or perhaps thank mercy-no telling. She was dead, dead, and gone, and all that was left of her was the carapace of her reputation for malice.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wicked by Gregory Maguire, 1995
A witch’s existence lacks conventional happy endings; her legacy is marred by malice and death.
In simple terms: Witches have no happy afterlife.
Key Takeaway
Accept the harshness of some narratives.
Themes
mortality
legacy
evil
folklore
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- theatrical productions
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
mythology
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your perception of evil?
- Can a reputation be redeemed after death?
A Different Perspective
Not all stories end positively, which can be unsettling.
