F-scott-fitzgerald Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
““But Amory, being on the spot, leaned over quickly and kissed Myra’s cheek. He had never kissed a girl before, and he tasted his lips curiously, as if he had munched some new fruit. Then their lips brushed like young wild flowers in the wind. ‘We’re Awful,’ rejoiced Myra gently. she slipped her hand into his, her dead drooped against his shoulder. Sudden revulsion seized Amory, disgust, loathing for the whole incident. He desired frantically to be away, never to see Myra again, never to kiss anyone; he became conscious of his face and hers, of their clinging hands, and he wanted to creep out of his body and hide somewhere safe out of sight, up in the corner of his mind.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925
Amory’s first kiss triggers intense revulsion, revealing how unexpected intimacy can provoke fear and self‑rejection.
In simple terms: A first kiss makes him feel disgusted and wants to escape.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and process uncomfortable emotions rather than flee.
Themes
intimacy
fear
self‑awareness
rejection
identity
Mood
anxious
conflicted
reflective
Type
narrative
psychological
literary
When to use this quote
- first dates
- unexpected intimacy
- personal boundaries
- emotional overload
Key Concepts
psychology
human connection
aversion
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying fear does this reaction reveal?
- How can one confront sudden aversion to closeness?
A Different Perspective
The reaction may stem from deeper trauma, not the kiss itself.
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