Collapsed Quote by William S. Burroughs
““After the shot he collapsed on the bed and lay there inert, but something was stirring in his spine from neck to the tail - and now pieces tore loose in the eggs and then a red, glistening head emerges in reeking yellow slime - and then the whole centipede crawling out quick.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Naked Lunch", 1959
A grotesque, vivid image of a centipede emerging, symbolizing chaotic transformation.
In simple terms: A strange creature emerges from decay.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, even when it feels unsettling.
Themes
surrealism
body
transformation
Mood
dark
intense
Type
literary
visual
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- horror storytelling
- visual art
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
decay
emergence
chaos
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the centipede represent to you?
- How does vivid horror affect perception?
A Different Perspective
The graphic detail may alienate some readers.
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