Family Quote by Krystal Sutherland
““The magic had started to degrade, and Rosemary had slowly but surely become thoroughly, gruesomely human. And there were few things worse in this world than humans.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Raven Cycle, 2012
Humanity is portrayed as a tragic, degrading state compared to the supernatural.
In simple terms: Being human is shown as a curse.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the loss of wonder in humanity.
Themes
humanity
degradation
supernatural
existential dread
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading fiction
- discussing existential themes
- writing character studies
Key Concepts
philosophy
literary analysis
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be 'gruesomely human'?
- Can humanity be both tragic and beautiful?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes the supernatural over humanity, which may ignore human resilience.
