Dusk Quote by Kaitlin Bevis
““[Hades] returned his attention to the playlist while I eased the car back on the road. His fingers flipped deftly over the screen. 'Orpheus...Dusk...Orpheus...Dusk...do you have anything on here that doesn't make people want to jump off a cliff?' ... 'I'm driving. When you learn to drive something more modern than a horse and buggy, we can listen to your music.' 'I can drive!' 'Did they even have cars the last time you can to the surface?' I teased. 'Yes.' 'Not counting the minute and a half you spent rescuing me last year?' Hades fell silent, and I laughed. 'I didn't think so.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Afterlife of Hades, 2023
A character jokes about music that’s so depressing it could make someone want to jump off a cliff, highlighting how modern distractions can mask deeper anxieties.
In simple terms: Music can be a distraction from darker thoughts.
Use humor to confront gloom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- driving
- listening to music
- conversational teasing
- reflecting on past rescue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor help you face dark thoughts?
- What role does music play in your mood?
The joke may downplay genuine mental health struggles.