Mo Come Quote by Cornelia Funke
““Yes, Mo would come. Meggie could think of nothing else as Fenoglio led her away with him, his arm around her as if he could really protect her from Capricorn and Basta and all the others. But he couldn't. Would Mo be able to protect her? Of course not. He mustn't come, she thought. Please. Perhaps he won't be able to find his way in again! He mustn't come. Yet there was nothing she wanted more, nothing in the whole wide world.””
About This Quote
A young girl's desperate longing for a protective figure clashes with her fear that his presence may bring danger, revealing the tension between desire and self‑preservation.
In simple terms: Yearning for protection versus fear of harm.
Key Takeaway
Desire can conflict with self‑interest.
Themes
longing
fear
protection
conflict
hope
Mood
yearning
anxious
hopeful
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- seeking safety in a hostile world
- conflicted love
- protective relationships
Key Concepts
psychological tension
character motivation
Practical Applications
- character development
- thematic depth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the protagonist fear about the protector?
- How does longing shape her decisions?
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