Quote by Anne Sexton

The sea is mother-death and she is a mighty female, the one who wins, the one who sucks us all up.

The sea is mother-death and she is a mighty female, the one

Summary

This quote presents an allegorical interpretation of the sea as a maternal figure symbolizing death. It portrays the sea as a powerful and omnipotent entity that ultimately claims everything and everyone, metaphorically enveloping and "sucking us all up." The reference to the sea as female highlights its strength and dominance, challenging the traditional association of motherhood with nurturing and preservation of life. In this context, the quote suggests that death is an inevitable force, emphasizing its indiscriminate and all-encompassing nature.

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