Cigarettes Quote by Stephen King
““Holly sighs. “I’m out of cigarettes, too.” “Those things will kill you,” Jerome says. She gives him a flat look. “Yes! That’s part of their charm.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Shining, Stephen King, 1977
Addiction and fatalism are portrayed through characters’ resigned acceptance of harmful habits.
In simple terms: People accept dangerous habits as part of their identity.
Key Takeaway
Question the allure of self‑destructive habits.
Themes
addiction
fatalism
character
psychology
habits
Mood
dark
ironic
melancholic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- smoking cessation
- health counseling
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
self‑destruction
acceptance
cynicism
dark humor
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a harmful habit seem charming?
- How can we reframe such narratives?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes harmful behavior, which can normalize it.
