Skip to content

Body Quote by Margaret Atwood

“and each of his voices left his body in a different colored soul and floated up towards the sun still singing.” quote by Margaret Atwood
Download Open image
“and each of his voices left his body in a different colored soul and floated up towards the sun still singing.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Novel: Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood, 2003

A soul’s essence departs in vibrant colors, rising toward the sun while continuing its song.

In simple terms: Spirits leave the body as colored souls, singing upward.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the beauty in transformation.

Themes

spirituality creativity transcendence

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • grief rituals
  • creative writing
  • visual art
  • meditation

Key Concepts

color symbolism afterlife artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express personal change through art?
  • What colors represent your emotions?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the pain of loss behind the poetic image.

2.2 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Margaret Atwood

Explore all 2,072 Margaret Atwood quotes

More Body quotes

Browse all 20,814 Body quotes