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Disconnection Quote by Yuri Herrera

“…but then came another blow and something in him disconnected, like he’d been detached from a rock and was falling through an open pit, dark and icy, a pit with no walls and no end.” quote by Yuri Herrera
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““…but then came another blow and something in him disconnected, like he’d been detached from a rock and was falling through an open pit, dark and icy, a pit with no walls and no end.””

Yuri Herrera

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Transmigration of Bodies”, 2013

A character feels utterly detached, like falling into an endless, dark void, symbolizing profound alienation and loss of grounding.

In simple terms: He feels completely lost and isolated.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address feelings of disconnection.

Themes

alienation existential dread identity crisis

Mood

somber introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • mental health
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychological void despair

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt emotionally adrift?
  • What can ground you in such moments?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may exaggerate emotional states.

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