Abhorrent Quote by Joseph Fiennes
“I guess there's nothing I don't like about Merlin, in this presentation. I love everything, even the things I find despicable and abhorrent in Merlin. They're actually a joy to ride on the tailcoats of.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Merlin (TV series), 1998
The speaker admires all aspects of Merlin, even its flaws, finding joy in its contradictions.
In simple terms: Loving both good and bad parts of something.
Key Takeaway
Embrace contradictions and find joy in complexity.
Themes
appreciation
duality
joy
Mood
reflective
enthusiastic
Type
character analysis
personal opinion
When to use this quote
- watching TV series
- discussing character analysis
- writing reviews
- teaching literature
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Aestheticism
paradox
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance admiration with critical assessment?
- What value does embracing flaws bring?
A Different Perspective
May overlook harmful traits by focusing only on enjoyment.
![“He [Merlin] is slightly from another world and place, so it [challenge in bringing the role to life] is about having fun and presenting it in a new way. He's more of a politician, and slightly Machiavellian, but there's also a lovely relationship going on between Merlin and Arthur. There's so much…” quote by Joseph Fiennes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ac/joseph-fiennes-10541_another-world_he-merlin-is-slightly-from-another-world_2805183.jpg)
