Abyss Quote by Henry James
““...he uttered the cry of a creature hurled over an abyss...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Turn of the Screw, 1898
A character expresses a terrifying, primal scream as they confront an abyssal horror.
In simple terms: A scream of terror from an abyss.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge deep fears.
Themes
terror
abyss
psychology
gothic
existential
Mood
ominous
foreboding
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- horror movies
- psychological therapy
- nightmare analysis
Key Concepts
human vulnerability
darkness
psychic terror
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the abyss symbolize for you?
- How do you cope with overwhelming dread?
