I felt a strange pang of jealousy. Walt and Anubis seemed…
““I felt a strange pang of jealousy. Walt and Anubis seemed to have spent more time talking with each other than with me. Walt was suddenly an expert on all things deathly. Meanwhile, I couldn’t even be near Anubis without invoking the wrath of his chaperone—Shu, the god of hot air. It wasn’t bloody fair!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator feels jealous because two characters bond over death topics, while he feels excluded and threatened by a divine guardian.
In simple terms: Jealousy over being left out and feeling unsafe around a powerful figure.
Address jealousy and seek inclusion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school groups
- friend circles
- team projects
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express your feelings without alienating others?
- What steps can you take to feel more included?
Jealousy may stem from misinterpretation of others' closeness.