Cry Quote by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
““My wife and I said good-bye the next morning in a little sheltered place among the lumber on the wharf; she was one of your women who never like to do their crying before folks. She climbed on the pile of lumber and sat down, a little flushed and quivery, to watch us off. I remember seeing her there with the baby till we were well down the channel. I remember noticing the bay as it grew cleaner, and thinking that I would break off swearing; and I remember cursing Bob Smart like a pirate within an hour. ("Kentucky's Ghost")””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Kentucky's Ghost”, 1905
A nostalgic scene of departure, love, and longing at a wharf.
In simple terms: A farewell scene with emotional memories.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments before parting.
Themes
love
memory
departure
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
nostalgic
When to use this quote
- family farewells
- seafaring life
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
nostalgia
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the setting reveal about their relationship?
- How does memory shape grief?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize hardship, overlooking practical concerns.
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