Afterworld Quote by Lisa See
““Everyone knows that part of the spirit descends to the afterworld, while part of it remains with the family, but we have a special belief about the spirit of a young woman who has died before her marriage that goes contrary to this. She comes back to prey upon other unmarried girls--not to scare them but to take them to the afterworld with her so she might have company.””
About This Quote
Describes a folklore belief that a young woman's spirit haunts unmarried girls to accompany her to the afterlife.
In simple terms: A spirit haunts unmarried girls to join her after death.
Key Takeaway
Consider cultural narratives about spirits.
Themes
folklore
afterlife
spirit
gender
Mood
mysterious
reflective
Type
mythological
cultural
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- rituals
- family traditions
Key Concepts
mythology
cultural belief
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do cultures create such spirits?
- What does this belief say about gender roles?
