Care Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
“Again, stepping nearer, he besought her with another tremulous eager call upon her name. 'Margaret!' Still lower went the head; more closely hidden was the face, almost resting on the table before her. He came close to her. He knelt by her side, to bring his face to a level with her ear; and whispered-panted out the words: — 'Take care. — If you do not speak — I shall claim you as my own in some strange presumptuous way.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1848
A lover pleads for the woman's safety, offering protection even if it means claiming her.
In simple terms: He promises to protect her.
Key Takeaway
Offer protective care.
Themes
love
protection
desire
Mood
tender
dramatic
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- dangerous situations
Key Concepts
romantic devotion
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is protective love always healthy?
- How does power affect affection?
