Black eyes Quote by Pierce Brown
““One of the Obsidians to fight alongside Ragnar at the walls of Agea, Wulfgar was with the Sons of Ares that freed me from the Jackal in Attica. Now ArchWarden of the Republic, he smiles down at me from the step above, his black eyes crinkling at the corners. “Hail libertas,” I say with a smile. “Hail libertas,” he echoes. “Wulfgar. Fancy meeting you here. You missed the Rain,” I say. “You did not wait for me to return, did you?” Wulfgar clucks his tongue. “My children will ask where I was when the Rain fell upon Mercury, and you know what I will have to tell them?” He leans forward with a conspiratorial smile. “I was making night soil, wiping my ass when I heard Barca had taken Mount Caloris.” He rumbles out a laugh.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Red Rising, Pierce Brown, 2014
A character recounts a humorous, gritty anecdote, blending camaraderie with the absurdity of war.
In simple terms: A soldier shares a funny story about making night soil during battle.
Key Takeaway
Even in war, humor and humanity persist.
Themes
friendship
humor
war
humanity
Mood
wry
darkly humorous
Type
fiction
character-driven
When to use this quote
- military fiction
- character development
- dialogue analysis
Key Concepts
camaraderie
absurdity
survival
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does humor play in coping with conflict?
- How does informal language affect immersion?
A Different Perspective
The crude detail may alienate some readers.
