Broken Quote by Melissa Marr
“Maybe the girl would get strong enough to withstand an ink exchange with one of the chosen faeries. If not, he could always give her to one of the weaker fey. It seemed a shame to waste a lovely broken toy.”
About This Quote
A character contemplates sacrificing a girl to faeries, weighing the moral cost against a perceived benefit, highlighting themes of power and exploitation.
In simple terms: Considering sacrificing a girl to faeries for power.
Key Takeaway
Weigh moral costs before exploiting others.
Themes
ethics
power
exploitation
fantasy
Mood
dark
reflective
Type
fictional
ethical
When to use this quote
- role‑playing games
- creative writing
- storytelling
Key Concepts
morality
choice
consequence
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to achieve the goal?
- How does power corrupt intentions?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize harmful choices.
