Surprise Quote by Laini Taylor
““Sorry,” said Mik. “I think you neutralized our capacity for surprise. You should have started with that, and *then* told us you raise the dead.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Strange the Summer by Laini Taylor, 2012
The speaker suggests that neutralizing surprise removes excitement, and reveals a deeper, perhaps darker, power.
In simple terms: Removing surprise reveals hidden abilities.
Embrace uncertainty to discover hidden strengths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- adventure
- conflict
- character development
- plot twist
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if surprise vanished?
- How does raising the dead change stakes?
Overreliance on surprise can lead to predictability.