Evil Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““Meg looked. The dark shadow was still there. It had not lessened or dispersed with the coming of night. And where the shadow was, the stars were not visible. What could there be about a shadow that was so terrible that she knew that there had never been before or ever would be again, anything that would chill her with a fear that was beyond shuddering, beyond crying or screaming, beyond the possibility of comfort?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
A profound, unknown terror overwhelms the protagonist, surpassing ordinary fear and offering no comfort.
In simple terms: A terrifying unknown that cannot be eased.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront deep, unsettling fears.
Themes
fear
unknown
existential
darkness
Mood
uneasy
foreboding
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime anxiety
- confronting the unknown
- psychological resilience
Key Concepts
existential dread
psychological terror
cosmic horror
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the shadow represent for you?
- How can you face fears that feel beyond comfort?
A Different Perspective
The fear may be symbolic, not literal, limiting concrete action.
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