Crosses Quote by Becca Fitzpatrick
“That woman." Vee hissed, "I'm making the sign of the cross right now.”
About This Quote
A character invokes a protective religious gesture, suggesting a desperate need for spiritual defense in a tense moment.
In simple terms: Using faith as a shield in crisis.
Key Takeaway
Faith can be invoked for immediate psychological comfort.
Themes
faith
defense
desperation
ritual
psychological coping
Mood
tense
defiant
hopeful
Type
dialogue
narrative
When to use this quote
- dangerous confrontation
- personal crisis
- spiritual conflict
Key Concepts
religion
symbolism
character agency
Practical Applications
- building tension in narrative
- illustrating character belief
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sign of the cross represent for the character?
- How does invoking faith alter the power dynamics?
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
