Darkness Quote by Juliet Marillier
““There is the darkness of a moonless night out of doors, and there is the darkness of a house with its shutters closed and the lamps quenched. There is the darkness of sleep, relieved by the bright images of dreams. But no darkness is as complete, as blanketing, as terrifying as the utter darkness of underground.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night, 2015
The passage contrasts different kinds of darkness, concluding that the unknown depths of underground are the most terrifying.
In simple terms: Underground darkness feels the most frightening.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear of the unknown.
Themes
fear
darkness
unknown
psychology
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- exploring caves
- nighttime travel
- confronting fear
Key Concepts
existential dread
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “underground darkness” symbolize for you?
- How do you cope with unseen threats?
A Different Perspective
Some may view darkness metaphorically, not literally.
