Bent Quote by Sheri S. Tepper
““Though this new forest grew mightily, elsewhere the mighty jungles fell. Elsewhere the coastal rain forests that furred the body of the world were torn and riven. Elsewhere the last of the old growth the last of the world’s own garment were ripped away. It was in this time, now, that the mother of us all was stripped naked and left to die in shame of her children, she who had been robed in glory like this, adorned like this. I bent my head upon the roots and wept, sorrowing for the trees.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper, 1988
The passage mourns ecological destruction and the loss of the planet’s natural beauty, linking it to humanity’s guilt and responsibility.
In simple terms: Nature is dying because of human actions, causing sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and act to protect the environment.
Themes
environment
guilt
loss
responsibility
Mood
sad
reflective
urgent
Type
lament
call to action
environmental.
When to use this quote
- deforestation
- climate activism
- policy advocacy
- personal lifestyle changes
Key Concepts
ecology
anthropocentrism
grief
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal guilt motivate environmental action?
- What concrete steps can reduce ecological harm?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramaticize, limiting practical application.
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