Oh! that look of love!" continued he, between his teeth…
“Oh! that look of love!" continued he, between his teeth, as he bolted himself into his own private room. "And that cursed lie; which showed some terrible shame in the background, to be kept from the light in which I thought she lived perpetually! Oh, Margaret, Margaret! Mother, how you have tortured me! Oh! Margaret, could you not have loved me? I am but uncouth and hard, but I would never have led you into any falsehood for me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She expresses desperate love and anguish, pleading for affection while fearing shame and falsehood.
In simple terms: She is torn by love, shame, and fear of lying.
Key Takeaway
Seek honest love, confront inner turmoil.
Themes
love
shame
desperation
truth
family
Mood
melancholic
intense
poignant
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic conflict
- family drama
- personal confession
Key Concepts
passion
guilt
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you?
- How do you handle shame in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Love may be idealized, ignoring practical realities.