Woman Asked Quote by Tad Williams
““What is it you want, fairy woman?” he asked at last. “I have dead men to burn and a siege to finish.” Ayaminu””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, 1995
A quest for personal desire clashes with duty and violence; the speaker faces moral conflict.
In simple terms: Desire meets duty and death.
Key Takeaway
Weigh personal wants against responsibilities.
Themes
conflict
duty
desire
Mood
dramatic
dark
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- personal ambition
- family obligations
- heroic quests
Key Concepts
ethics
fantasy literature
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are justified for personal goals?
- How do you resolve conflicting duties?
A Different Perspective
Choosing personal desire may cause harm to others.
