Flight Quote by Hugh Howey
““It is September 11, 2013. Twelve years have gone by. I’m on a flight from San Francisco to Ft. Lauderdale, a cross-country flight loaded down with fuel.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wool, 2013
Describes a routine flight, setting a calm, observational tone before a larger narrative unfolds
In simple terms: A simple flight observation sets scene
Notice everyday details
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- character introspection
- world-building
- scene transition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mundane detail enhance immersion?
- What does the flight symbolize?
May seem mundane without context