Coins Quote by Robert Jordan
“Fantasy is an area where it is possible to talk about right and wrong, good and evil, with a straight face. In mainstream fiction and even in a good deal of mystery, these things are presented as simply two sides of the same coin. Never really more than a matter of where you happen to be standing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wheel of Time, 1990
Fantasy lets us explore moral absolutes with seriousness, unlike mundane reality where perspectives shift.
In simple terms: Fantasy clarifies good vs evil.
Key Takeaway
Use fantasy to examine ethics.
Themes
fiction
ethics
imagination
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- role‑playing games
- teaching ethics
- storytelling workshops
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral questions does your favorite fantasy raise?
- How can fantasy inform real‑world decisions?
A Different Perspective
Real life often resists clear moral binaries.
