--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He left the room, and closeted himself in…" description: "\"“He left the room, and closeted himself in the dark, buzzing space where he raised his wasps and plotted the courses of heavenly bodies.”\" — Kim Newman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/kim-newman-26953_astronomy_he-left-the-room-and-closeted-himself-in_2641739.jpg" --- # He left the room, and closeted himself in the dark… ![“He left the room, and closeted himself in the dark, buzzing space where he raised his wasps and plotted the courses of heavenly bodies.” quote by Kim Newman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/kim-newman-26953_astronomy_he-left-the-room-and-closeted-himself-in_2641739.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/kim-newman-26953_astronomy_he-left-the-room-and-closeted-himself-in_2641739.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/kim-newman-26953_astronomy_he-left-the-room-and-closeted-himself-in_2641739.jpg) > ““He left the room, and closeted himself in the dark, buzzing space where he raised his wasps and plotted the courses of heavenly bodies.”” [Kim Newman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kim-newman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character retreats to darkness, where he nurtures dangerous ideas and plans grand schemes. **In simple terms:** He hides in darkness to plot. Key Takeaway Beware of secretive planning. Themes psychology isolation ambition Mood mysterious introspective Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - writing - character development - strategic planning Key Concepts creativity dangerous ideas Questions to Reflect On - What drives people to hide their ambitions? - How does darkness influence creativity? 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