Contemplating Quote by Steven Erikson
“He was not a modest man. Contemplating suicide, he summoned a dragon.' Gothos' Folly”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Kharkanas Trilogy, 2015
A proud man faces despair, conjuring a powerful symbol to confront his crisis.
In simple terms: Pride leads to extreme thoughts; he imagines a dragon.
Key Takeaway
Recognize pride’s danger and seek help.
Themes
pride
despair
imagery
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- mental health
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
mythic symbolism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect decision making?
- What healthier coping could replace mythic fantasies?
A Different Perspective
The dragon may represent escapism rather than solution.
