Big Fish

Big Fish

by

Daniel Wallace

Willie is an ageing man who is trapped in the place that had no name. He shows Edward around and explains that the place is where people who are too afraid to seek their dreams linger. These people are perpetually “getting used to things” instead of pursuing their ambitions and living the lives that they want.

Willie Quotes in Big Fish

The Big Fish quotes below are all either spoken by Willie or refer to Willie . For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Ambition, Courage, and Personal Fulfilment Theme Icon
).
Part 1: The Day He Left Ashland Quotes

“That’s what this place is all about, Edward. Getting used to things […] This rain, this dampness—it’s a kind of residue. The residue of a dream. Of lots of dreams, actually.”

Related Characters: Willie (speaker), Edward Bloom (William’s Father), William Bloom, Dog
Related Symbols: The Place That Had No Name
Page Number: 42
Explanation and Analysis:

“I—I wouldn’t trust that dog […] I just wouldn’t take the chance, son. He didn’t get you before, but you never know about next time. S’unpredictable. So sit tight.”

Related Characters: Man Even Older Than Willie (speaker), Edward Bloom (William’s Father), William Bloom, Dog, Willie
Related Symbols: The Place That Had No Name
Page Number: 47
Explanation and Analysis:
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Willie Quotes in Big Fish

The Big Fish quotes below are all either spoken by Willie or refer to Willie . For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Ambition, Courage, and Personal Fulfilment Theme Icon
).
Part 1: The Day He Left Ashland Quotes

“That’s what this place is all about, Edward. Getting used to things […] This rain, this dampness—it’s a kind of residue. The residue of a dream. Of lots of dreams, actually.”

Related Characters: Willie (speaker), Edward Bloom (William’s Father), William Bloom, Dog
Related Symbols: The Place That Had No Name
Page Number: 42
Explanation and Analysis:

“I—I wouldn’t trust that dog […] I just wouldn’t take the chance, son. He didn’t get you before, but you never know about next time. S’unpredictable. So sit tight.”

Related Characters: Man Even Older Than Willie (speaker), Edward Bloom (William’s Father), William Bloom, Dog, Willie
Related Symbols: The Place That Had No Name
Page Number: 47
Explanation and Analysis: