Wants Die Quote by Ellen Hopkins
““I locate the ladies' room. Luckily, it's empty, no one to see the vacant-eyed girl, staring in the mirror. Staring at a stranger who doesn't care if she dies. Maybe she wants to die. Who would care if I died? My face is hollow-cheeked, spiced with sores--the places where I stab at bugs. Tiny bugs, almost invisible, but irritating. Usually they come out at night, when I'm lying there, begging for sleep. I've been meaning to tell the manager that the apartment needs to be sprayed. Sprayed. Steam cleaned. Deodorized. My hair looks odd too. It used to be darker. Shinier. Prettier. Can hair lose color when you're only eighteen? What if I go all the way gray? Will Trey still love me? Will anyone? That is, if I fool them all and don't die.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Crank, 2004
A teen grapples with mental illness, self-image, and existential dread.
In simple terms: Struggles with darkness, self-harm, and identity.
Key Takeaway
Seek help, express emotions safely.
Themes
mental health
identity
despair
Mood
dark
introspective
Type
psychological
literary
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- school counseling
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
self-harm
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping strategies can replace self-harm?
- How does isolation affect mental health?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may prevent seeking aid.
