Darkness Quote by Katherine Howe
“She was always puzzled that people say that darkness falls. To her it seemed instead to rise, massing under trees an shrubs, pouring out from under furniture, only reaching the sky when the spaces near the ground were full.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Darkness” by Katherine Howe, 2015
The quote flips the common metaphor of darkness falling, suggesting it actually rises and fills spaces, challenging how we perceive fear and the unknown.
In simple terms: Darkness is described as rising and filling spaces, not falling.
Key Takeaway
Reframe fears as things that accumulate, not descend.
Themes
perception
fear
metaphor
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime anxiety
- creative writing
- mental health coping
- storytelling
Key Concepts
psychology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does changing a metaphor alter emotional response?
- What other common images could be reversed?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook that some cultures view darkness as a natural, neutral backdrop.
