Bury Quote by Shirley Jackson
“I would have to find something else to bury here and I wished it could be Charles.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Haunting of Hill House” (1938) excerpt
The narrator feels compelled to hide something, wishing it were a different person
In simple terms: Buried secrets cause inner turmoil
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden pain
Themes
psychology
guilt
fiction
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
repression
identity
narrative voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you trying to conceal?
- How does naming a fear change its power?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception may prevent confronting truth
