Witchery Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““Witchery popery popery witchery – all the same thing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sexing the Cherry by Jeanette Winterson, 1989
The quote mocks the conflation of superstition and religious ritual, suggesting they are indistinguishable in their irrationality.
In simple terms: Superstition and religion are portrayed as equally absurd.
Key Takeaway
Question what you accept as rational.
Themes
irrationality
religion
superstition
Mood
skeptical
ironic
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- cultural criticism
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
postmodernism
critique of authority
Questions to Reflect On
- Does labeling both as the same diminish their impact?
- Can humor reveal hidden truths?
