Drustan Quote by Karen Marie Moning
““Mister MacKeltar," Drustan corrected for the umpteenth time, with a this-is-really-wearing-thin-but-I'm-determined-to-be-patient smile. No matter how many times he told Farley that he was not a laird, that he was simply Mr. MacKeltar, that it was Christopher (his modern-day descendant who lived up the road in the oldest castle on the land) who was actually laird, Farley refused to hear it. The eighty-something-year-old butler, who insisted he was sixty-two and who had obviously never before buttled in his life until the day he'd arrived on their doorstep, was determined to be a butler to a lord. Period. And he wasn't about to let Drustan interfere with that aspiration.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning, 2005
The passage highlights a butler’s stubborn insistence on his identity, showing how personal aspiration can override reality and social correction.
In simple terms: A butler refuses to accept he isn’t a laird, clinging to his role.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal identity, but stay grounded.
Themes
identity
determination
role
social dynamics
Mood
determined
ironic
Type
narrative
character study
When to use this quote
- role‑play
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
self‑concept
authority
aspiration
tradition
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to cling to false roles?
- When is perseverance harmful?
A Different Perspective
Identity can blind one to truth.
