Cheerful Quote by Kate Atkinson
“The Grim Reaper, Gloria corrected herself - if anyone deserved capital letters it was surely Death. Gloria would rather like to be the Grim Reaper. She wouldn't necessarily be grim, she suspected she would be quite cheerful (Come along now, don't make such a fuss).”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Life After Life”, 2013
Death personified prefers a cheerful demeanor, subverting grim expectations.
In simple terms: Death is portrayed cheerfully.
Key Takeaway
Accept mortality with humor.
Themes
death
humor
personification
Mood
thoughtful
lighthearted
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
characterization
literary device
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect our view of death?
- Can personification aid coping?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay seriousness of loss.
![“It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband…” quote by Audrey Hepburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/516/audrey-hepburn-1706_apartment_it-s-sad-if-people-think-that-s-homemaki_83485.jpg)
