Goblin Quote by Shannon Hale
““Raven, lying on the sandy ground, covered in creepy-crawlies. Spiders, cockroaches, termites, ants, crickets—they smother her, nibble on her, devouring her from hair to toenails in seconds, leaving just a skeleton behind. Apple, standing at the podium on Legacy Day. Poof, she disappears. And reappears in a goblin cave. The goblin troop moves in, brandishing salad bowls and chopping knives. Daring Charming, no story to call home, thins and melts into a wisp of a ghost, swimming endlessly through walls. The crowded Charmitorium at Ever After High, Headmaster Grimm on the stage. “And remember, students, no matter what you do, don’t follow the example of the worst, most despised, most selfish character in all of Ever After history—Raven Queen!” “Boo!” the students yell. “Boo!” says the Daring ghost. Apple’s head in a goblin bowl opens her eyes and looks straight at Raven. “Boo!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Ever After High series by Shannon Hale, 2013
The passage juxtaposes vivid, grotesque imagery with a cautionary moral about emulating negative role models, highlighting the consequences of destructive behavior.
In simple terms: Beware of copying bad examples; they lead to ruin.
Key Takeaway
Avoid mimicking selfish, despised characters.
Themes
morality
influence
consequences
identity
media
culture
Mood
cautionary
reflective
educational
Type
advice
warning
literary analysis
When to use this quote
- school assemblies
- fictional storytelling
- character analysis
- personal development
- media criticism
Key Concepts
character archetypes
social learning
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify harmful role models in your life?
- What steps can you take to resist negative influences?
A Different Perspective
The fantastical setting may obscure the practical applicability of the warning.
