Anguish Quote by Nella Larsen
“Somewhere, within her, in a deep recess, crouched discontent. She began to lose confidence in the fullness of her life, the glow began to fade from her conception of it. As the days multiplied, her need of something, something vaguely familiar, but which she could not put a name to and hold for definite examination, became almost intolerable. She went through moments of overwhelming anguish. She felt shut in, trapped.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Passing by Nella Larsen, 1929
A woman feels growing discontent and loss of purpose, yearning for an undefined but essential something, leading to anguish and feeling trapped.
In simple terms: She feels empty and trapped, longing for an unknown need.
Key Takeaway
Seek clarity on what truly matters.
Themes
discontent
identity
longing
anguish
search
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- career stagnation
- relationship doubts
- creative block
- midlife crisis
Key Concepts
existential crisis
self‑realization
psychological yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What unnamed need is missing?
- How can she identify it?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may stem from external pressures rather than internal emptiness.
