Artistic Quote by Meredith Ann Pierce
““Gargoyles sat on the battlements- lean they were and the same hideous damp grey as the stone. They looked at her with hollow eyes and rattled their silver chains. They had wings of bats or wings or birds, most of them, and licked their beaks or teeth with forked or double tongues. Two paced restlessly before their platforms; others whined or picked their claws or groomed their mangy fur or feathers or lizard skin or scales.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce, 1982
The passage paints a vivid, eerie scene of gargoyles, emphasizing their grotesque, animalistic features and unsettling presence.
In simple terms: Gargoyles are creepy, animal-like stone creatures.
Key Takeaway
Notice how detail creates atmosphere.
Themes
gothic horror
creature design
atmosphere
Mood
dark
creepy
Type
descriptive
fantasy
When to use this quote
- describing monsters
- building horror scenes
- worldbuilding
Key Concepts
mythical beings
visual imagery
dark fantasy
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do the gargoyles evoke?
- How does their appearance affect the story’s tone?
A Different Perspective
Overly graphic description may distract from plot.
