Alive Quote by Margaret Atwood
“One of the gravestones in the cemetery near the earliest church has an anchor on it and an hourglass, and the words In Hope. In Hope. Why did they put that above a dead person? Was it the corpse hoping, or those still alive?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, 1985
The inscription questions whether hope belongs to the dead or the living, highlighting how hope persists beyond death.
In simple terms: Hope can belong to both the dead and the living.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hope as a living force.
Themes
faith
hope
mortality
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- memorials
- grief counseling
- religious rituals
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find hope in remembering loved ones?
- How does hope shape mourning?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be a comforting illusion for the bereaved.
