Answelica was a goat with teeth that were the mirror of her soul—large, sharp, and uncompromising.
-- Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: This quote is the opening line of The Beatryce Prophecy. It sets the stage for the wild fairytale to come, while also presenting the reader with an image of Answelica—an important character—through the eyes of a fearful Brother Edik. As with Answelica, looks continue to be deceiving throughout the novel. Characters are forced to overcome their fears and prejudices, enabling them to open their hearts to love.

[Brother Edik] turned and looked back at her. He saw that the goat’s eyes were gentle, full of concern. Strange world! Impossible world!
-- Narrator (chapter 4)

Importance: Brother Edik is forever mesmerized by the beauty of the world around him. Answelica’s maternal concern for Beatryce shows him that even the most terrifying, unapproachable creatures are capable of love. Answelica serves as Beatryce’s fierce protector throughout...