Beginning Quote by Robert Jordan
“The end is near," Moridin said. "The Wheel has groaned its final rotation, the clock has lost its spring, the serpent heaves its final gasps.”
About This Quote
The world is ending, described with vivid, apocalyptic imagery of a dying wheel and a weakening clock.
In simple terms: Apocalypse depicted through failing mechanisms.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for inevitable change.
Themes
apocalypse
finality
time
Mood
dramatic
foreboding
Type
mythic
narrative
When to use this quote
- fictional world
- end‑times narrative
- character destiny
Key Concepts
mythology
cosmic cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wheel symbolize?
- How does this affect character choices?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be symbolic.
