This is the grimoire of the witch, Geillis. It is a witch's name, and I take it for my own; what I was born does not matter, only what I will make of myself, only what I will become. And
The character Geillis from "Drums of Autumn" embraces her identity as a witch by adopting her own name, signifying a personal transformation. She emphasizes that her birth identity is less significant than her aspirations and the journey of self-creation ahead of her. This marks a profound embrace of agency and self-determination in defining who she will become in life.
The quote reflects a theme of empowerment and the importance of self-definition, central to Geillis's character development in Diana Gabaldon's narrative. Her choice to claim the name Geillis symbolizes not only a connection to her past but also an active choice to shape her future, highlighting the transformative power of naming oneself in the context of personal and cultural identity.
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