Gaze Quote by Anna Banks
““There’s something else,” Grom blurts. He rakes his hand through his hair, something Galen does when he’s particularly frustrated. I find my immature self thinking, I don’t want Grom and Galen to be alike, and then my grown-up self says, Knock it off. And then Grom says: “I’m already mated to Paca.” The realization slaps us each in a different way. Me, with elation. Galen, with…I’m not sure. He hasn’t moved. Mom, with horror. Toraf, with open-mouth shock that makes him look a bit silly. Rayna, with “You idiot,” she spits. “We told you-“ Grom points at her in the universal watch-yo-self sign.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, 2020
Characters experience varied emotional reactions to a revelation, highlighting personal perspectives and relationships.
In simple terms: People react differently to news based on their feelings and ties.
Key Takeaway
Recognize others' emotions when sharing news.
Themes
relationships
communication
emotional intelligence
Mood
surprised
anxious
reflective
Type
dialogue
character study
emotional insight
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- friend group revelations
- relationship disclosures
Key Concepts
character dynamics
perspective taking
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you respond differently if you were in each character’s shoes?
- What does each reaction reveal about their priorities?
A Different Perspective
Reactions may be misinterpreted without context.
![“You know what I was thinking? [Ruthie] got so excited when she was spouting this ahistorical countertextual nonsense, and I caught myself thinking, 'What an idiot her teacher must be,' and thinking about her teacher made me realize - the kind of excitement she was showing as she mindlessly spouted…” quote by Orson Scott Card](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/795/orson-scott-card-134_teacher_you-know-what-i-was-thinking-ruthie-got_373758.jpg)
