Arms Quote by Gail Carson Levine
“Hush Hattie!" I said, intoxicated with my success. "I don't want to go to my room. Everyone must know I shan't marry the prince." I ran to the door to our street, opened it, and called out into the night, "I shan't marry the prince." I turned back into the hall and ran to Char and threw my arms about his neck. "I shan't marry you." I kissed his cheek. He was safe from me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald, 1872
A narrator declares refusal to marry a prince, expressing personal autonomy and emotional conflict.
In simple terms: I refuse to marry the prince, asserting my independence.
Key Takeaway
Choose personal freedom over imposed expectations.
Themes
autonomy
love
family
identity
rebellion
Mood
conflicted
defiant
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- declaring independence
- rejecting arranged marriage
- asserting personal boundaries
Key Concepts
self‑determination
social pressure
emotional conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your decisions about love?
A Different Perspective
May impulsive declarations strain relationships?
