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No. We were jealous that Lirah had Gargarin. Cold, cold…

“No. We were jealous that Lirah had Gargarin. Cold, cold Lirah, who was bitter towards all men, loved my brother with all her heart. It made me hate her even more, because I knew this union was not one of the flesh. She hated the touch of men. He barely tolerated the touch of anyone. I couldn't…” quote by Melina Marchetta
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““No. We were jealous that Lirah had Gargarin. Cold, cold Lirah, who was bitter towards all men, loved my brother with all her heart. It made me hate her even more, because I knew this union was not one of the flesh. She hated the touch of men. He barely tolerated the touch of anyone. I couldn't bear the idea of him loving someone as much as he loved me." -Arjuro of Abroi””

Melina Marchetta

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A jealous, bitter woman despises a man’s love for another, intensifying hatred due to perceived betrayal.

In simple terms: Jealousy fuels deep hatred.

Key Takeaway

Beware of jealousy’s corrosive power.

Themes

jealousy betrayal love

Mood

dramatic emotional

Type

fictional psychological

When to use this quote

  • relationship drama
  • family tension
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

emotional conflict character motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your jealousy?
  • How can you transform it?
A Different Perspective

Jealousy can be irrational.

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