Beast Quote by Louis Aragon
“And there are loners in rural communities who, at the equinox, are said to don new garments and stroll down to the cities, where great beasts await them, fat and docile.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: L'Âge des Ténèbres (The Age of Darkness) by Louis Aragon, 1935
In rural areas, solitary individuals wear new clothes at the equinox and travel to cities where they encounter powerful, passive forces.
In simple terms: Loners dress anew and seek powerful forces in towns.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the symbolism of transition and confronting power.
Themes
tradition
ritual
power
urbanization
Mood
reflective
enigmatic
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- seasonal festivals
- urban migration
- personal transformation
- encountering authority
Key Concepts
mythology
social dynamics
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the new garment symbolize?
- How do you confront powerful forces in your life?
A Different Perspective
The description may be metaphorical rather than literal.
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