Parenting Quote by William Faulkner
““But my mother is a fish. Vernon seen it. He was there. "Jewel's mother is a horse," Darl said. "Then mine can be a fish, can't it, Darl? I said. Jewel is my brother. "Then mine will have to be a horse, too," I said. "Why? Darl said. "If pa is your pa, why does your ma have to be a horse just because Jewel's is?" "Why does it? I said. "Why does it, Darl?" Darl is my brother. "Then what is your ma, Darl?" I said. "I haven't got ere one," Darl said. "Because If I had one, it is was . And if it is was, it can't be is . Can't it?" "No," I said. "Then I am not," Darl said. "Am I?" "No," I said. I am. Darl is my brother. "But you are , Darl," I said. "I know it," Darl said. "That's why I am not is . Are is too many for one woman to foal.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner, 1929
A surreal dialogue exploring identity, familial roles, and the fluidity of language and meaning.
In simple terms: Complex conversation about identity and language.
Key Takeaway
Embrace questioning of assumptions.
Themes
identity
language
family
absurdity
Mood
confused
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- psychology
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
existentialism
postmodernism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dialogue reveal about personal identity?
- How does language shape our perception of reality?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary widely, leading to confusion.
