The-monk Quote by Matthew Lewis
““I beheld before me an animated Corse. Her countenance was long and haggard; Her cheeks and lips were bloodless; The paleness of death was spread over her features, and her eye-balls fixed stedfastly upon me were lustreless and hollow. I gazed upon the Spectre with horror too great to be described. My blood was frozen in my veins. I would have called for aid, but the sound expired, ere it could pass my lips. My nerves were bound up in impotence, and I remained in the same attitude inanimate as a Statue. The visionary Nun looked upon me for some minutes in silence: There was something petrifying in her regard. At length in a low sepulchral voice She pronounced the following words. "Raymond! Raymond! Thou art mine! Raymond! Raymond! I am thine! In thy veins while blood shall roll, I am thine! Thou art mine! Mine thy body! Mine thy soul!---””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Monk, 1796
A terrifying vision of death and possession overwhelms the narrator, illustrating profound horror and helplessness.
In simple terms: A ghostly encounter freezes the narrator.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear and its impact.
Themes
horror
psychology
death
Mood
eerie
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- mental health awareness
- creative writing
- theatre adaptation
Key Concepts
mortality
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the spectre symbolize?
- How does fear shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures.
