Gaze Quote by Angie Frazier
““At the sound of her uncle’s voice coming from the back door, Jay threw Violet off his lap. Violet giggled as she hit the cushions on the back of the couch. “What are you doing?” she complained. “It’s just Uncle Stephen.” Jay sat up. “I know, but ever since the Homecoming Dance, I feel like he’s always watching us. I just don’t want him to think we’re doing anything we shouldn’t be.” The Homecoming Dance. It had been almost three months since that night, but the memories still made Violet shudder. Not a day went by that she wasn’t grateful Jay was still alive. Grateful the bullet from the killer’s gun had only grazed his shoulder, despite the fact that the man-one of her uncle’s own officers-had been aiming directly for Jay’s heart. If her uncle hadn’t shown up at the dance when he did, firing the fatal shot that took the killer down, neither she nor Jay would have made it out of there alive. Jay had always liked her uncle before then, but now it was something closer to worship.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed manuscript excerpt, unknown publication date
A survivor reflects on gratitude and reverence for a protective figure who saved his life during a traumatic event.
In simple terms: Gratitude for someone who saved you from danger.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor those who protect you.
Themes
gratitude
protective instincts
survivor guilt
hero worship
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
literary
emotional.
When to use this quote
- recovering from trauma
- daily gratitude practice
- supporting loved ones
- narrating past events
Key Concepts
trauma
memory
protective relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance gratitude with critical assessment of protectors?
- What risks arise from idealizing saviors?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize dangerous power dynamics, overlooking potential abuse.
