Flower Quote by James Joyce
““I was a Flower of the mountain yes when I put the rose in my hair like the Andalusian girls used or shall I wear a red yes and how he kissed me under the Moorish wall and I thought well as well him as another and then I asked him with my eyes to ask again yes and then he asked me would I yes to say yes my mountain flower and first I put my arms around him yes and drew him down to me so he could feel my breasts all perfume yes and his heart was going like mad and yes I said yes I will Yes.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ulysses by James Joyce, 1922
The speaker describes a passionate, ecstatic encounter, using vivid, repetitive affirmation to convey desire and intimacy.
In simple terms: A passionate, repeated affirmation of desire.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and express desire openly.
Themes
passion
desire
intimacy
Mood
intense
romantic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- romantic encounters
- artistic expression
- poetic language
- emotional honesty
Key Concepts
ecstatic affirmation
sensuality
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the repeated “yes” evoke?
- How does the lyrical style affect your perception of intimacy?
A Different Perspective
The dense, repetitive style may obscure clarity for some readers.
