Sorcerer Quote by Laura Resnick
““I pictured myself saying in a court of law, "Well, Your Honor, there was this evil sorcerer's apprentice and a flesh-eating, power-granting demon he summoned from a primordial dimension . . ." Even I couldn't see a way to make that script work.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Outcast of Heaven, 1995
The speaker imagines a courtroom scenario where an impossible, supernatural story is presented, highlighting the difficulty of making fantastical narratives believable in rational settings.
In simple terms: Imagining an impossible story in court shows how hard it is to make fantasy seem plausible.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of logic when crafting fantasy.
Themes
creativity
logic
fantasy
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- writing fiction
- legal arguments
- story pitching
- audience persuasion
Key Concepts
narrative plausibility
suspension of disbelief
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ground fantastical elements in relatable reality?
- What logical bridges help audiences accept the impossible?
A Different Perspective
Fantasy may clash with rational expectations, limiting acceptance.
