Darkness Quote by Kelly Link
““Even when your eyes are closed, it feels black. As black as black ever gets, like if you touch it, your hand might get stuck in it, like tar or black quicksand or when you stretch out your hand at night, to turn on a light, but all you feel is darkness.””
About This Quote
Describes an intense, tactile darkness that feels like a physical substance, evoking sensory immersion and existential dread
In simple terms: Darkness feels like a sticky, suffocating substance
Key Takeaway
Recognize how sensory metaphors convey emotional states
Themes
literature
psychology
imagination
Mood
haunting
introspective
Type
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- nighttime anxiety
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
perception
existentialism
sensory metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does describing darkness as material affect emotional impact?
- What personal fears are reflected in such vivid imagery?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may not capture literal experience
