Bass Quote by Jim Shepard
“The protagonist of Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours doesn’t make it easy for us, channeling as he does Barry Hannah and Denis Johnson by way of Rick Bass and Dennis Hopper, and self-presenting as yet another damaged romantic who thinks it’s always time to play the cowboy, skating in and out of sense. He can’t see right, and he’s haunted by nearly everything. He’s trying to open up or shut himself down or at least get a hold of himself. He’s trying to make do with what he’s done, while he reminds us that we’re all, one way or another, in that position.”
About This Quote
The narrator, a troubled romantic, struggles with clarity, haunted by past, seeking self-control amid chaos.
In simple terms: A damaged romantic seeks clarity and control.
Key Takeaway
Pursue self-understanding despite inner turmoil.
Themes
identity
confusion
haunted
self-control
literature
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- self-help
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
existential angst
character study
narrative voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps lead to genuine self-mastery?
- How does past trauma affect present choices?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize self-destruction.
