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“Do you know how wizards like to be buried?" "Yes!" "Well, how?" Granny Weatherwax paused at the bottom of the stairs. "Reluctantly.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“Do you know how wizards like to be buried?" "Yes!" "Well, how?" Granny Weatherwax paused at the bottom of the stairs. "Reluctantly.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Discworld Novel: Witches Abroad, 1991

Even wizards have unexpected burial wishes, highlighting humor in the supernatural.

In simple terms: Wizards’ burial jokes are absurd.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humor in fantasy lore.

Themes

fantasy humor death storytelling

Mood

playful witty

Type

literary entertaining

When to use this quote

  • role‑playing games
  • creative writing
  • theatre improvisation
  • fan discussions

Key Concepts

mythology comic relief character quirks

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this joke reveal about the wizard?
  • How does humor affect your perception of death?
A Different Perspective

Humor may obscure deeper themes of mortality.

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