Blindness Quote by Mervyn Peake
““Take him away. Prepare a feast. Forget nothing. My crown: the golden cutlery. The poison bottles; and the fumes; the wreaths of ivy and the bloody joints; the chains; the bowl of nettles; the spices; the baskets of fresh grass; the skulls and spines; the ribs and shoulder-blades. Forget nothing or, by the blindness of my sockets, I will have your hearts out. Take him away...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gormenghast, 1946
A dark, ritualistic chant lists gruesome items and warnings, reflecting an obsessive, macabre devotion to a ritual that demands total surrender.
In simple terms: A haunting chant demands complete, violent devotion.
Key Takeaway
Beware of blind devotion to destructive rituals.
Themes
death
ritual
obsession
darkness
power
Mood
foreboding
intense
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- ceremonial rites
- cult indoctrination
- personal sacrifice
- nightmarish visions
Key Concepts
symbolism
ritualistic language
psychological terror
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the speaker’s obsession?
- Can ritual ever be healthy?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme devotion can lead to self‑destruction.
