Disgust Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
““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: Tender Is the Night, 1934
Amory feels overwhelming disgust and wants to escape the intimacy and emotional pain of the encounter.
In simple terms: He wants to flee from painful feelings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and process intense emotions.
Themes
disgust
escape
intimacy
Mood
anxious
distressed
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationship crisis
- personal trauma
- social anxiety
Key Concepts
psychological conflict
emotional avoidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers such revulsion?
- How can one safely confront painful intimacy?
A Different Perspective
He cannot simply hide; emotions may resurface.
