Bad luck Quote by Margaret Atwood
““On the palm of my hand there’s a disaster. I must have been born with it. I carry it with me wherever I go. When he touched me, the bad luck came off on him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1985
The narrator feels cursed, carrying misfortune that transfers to others upon contact
In simple terms: She believes she’s born with a disaster that spreads to anyone she touches
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal burdens and seek ways to break harmful cycles
Themes
burden
misfortune
transfer
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- family dynamics
- personal health crises
- social stigma
Key Concepts
psychology
fate
interpersonal impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal "disasters" do you feel you carry?
- How can you prevent passing negativity to others?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex causes of misfortune, attributing them to a single source
