Devil Quote by Holly Black
““When it’s done, we’ll be like brothers,” said the devil. “I already have a brother,” Gavriel slurred. “He’s dead.” The devil loomed over him, his grin widening to show off sharp teeth. “As am I.” Gavriel opened his mouth to shout, but drunk as he was, he began to laugh instead.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black, 2015
The devil offers a twisted kinship, but the protagonist sees the shared darkness as a bond of death and madness.
In simple terms: A dark pact feels like brotherhood.
Key Takeaway
Beware false camaraderie.
Themes
brotherhood
darkness
illusion
Mood
ominous
tense
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- fantasy conflict
- character confrontation
- psychological horror
Key Concepts
mythology
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “brotherhood” mean when rooted in evil?
- Can shared suffering justify alliance?
A Different Perspective
The bond may be deceptive and destructive.
