Confident. Cocky. Lazy. Dead.
In "City of Golden Shadow" by Tad Williams, the themes of confidence, arrogance, inactivity, and mortality are explored through its characters and their experiences. The quote "Confident. Cocky. Lazy. Dead." encapsulates the journey from self-assuredness to the consequences of complacency. It reflects how overconfidence can lead individuals to lose touch with reality and become stagnant, ultimately leading to their downfall.
The narrative unfolds in a richly imagined world where personal flaws...