Decent Quote by Margaret Atwood
“All stories are about wolves. All worth repeating, that is. Anything else is sentimental drivel. All of them? Sure, he says. Think about it. There's escaping from the wolves, fighting the wolves, capturing the wolves, taming the wolves. Being thrown to the wolves, or throwing others to the wolves so the wolves will eat them instead of you. Running with the wolf pack. Turning into a wolf. Best of all, turning into the head wolf. No other decent stories exist.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid's Tale, 1985
Stories often use wolves as a metaphor for danger, conflict, and power dynamics, highlighting survival and dominance themes.
In simple terms: Wolves symbolize struggle and power in narratives.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the underlying power struggles in stories.
Themes
conflict
power
survival
metaphor
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
interpretive
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- writing fiction
- analyzing myths
- teaching literature
- creating narratives
Key Concepts
symbolism
psychology
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do wolves represent power in your favorite story?
- What alternative symbols could convey similar themes?
A Different Perspective
Not all stories rely on wolves; other symbols can be equally potent.
