Battle Quote by Robert Jordan
“From the time an Aiel boy becomes a man he will not sing anything but battle chants, or their dirge for the slain. I have heard them singing over their dead, and over those they have killed. That song is one to make the stones weep.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Wheel of Time” (1990), Book 5
Aiel boys sing battle chants and dirges, making even stones weep with sorrow.
In simple terms: Their songs evoke deep grief.
Respect cultural mourning practices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading groups
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the song reveal about their values?
- How does grief shape their identity?
Interpretation may vary across cultures.