Want Feel Quote by Gayle Forman
““I look at her there in the shadows of the shut-down city, her hair falling onto her face, and I can see her trying to figure out if I’ve lost it. And I have to fight the urge to take her by the shoulders and slam her against a shuttered building until we feel the vibrations ringing through both of us. Because I suddenly want to hear her bones rattle. I want to feel the softness of her flesh give, to hear her gasp as my hip bone jams into her. I want to yank her head back until her neck is exposed. I want to rip my hands through her hair until her breath is labored. I want to make her cry and then lick up the tears. And then I want to take my mouth to hers, to devour her alive, to transmit all the things she can’t understand.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds (excerpt) – 2012
A visceral expression of violent desire and domination, reflecting extreme emotional turmoil.
In simple terms: Violent fantasies reveal inner chaos.
Key Takeaway
Channel intense emotions into creative or therapeutic outlets.
Themes
violence
desire
power
psychology
Mood
disturbing
intense
conflicted
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art therapy
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
Psychology
dark fantasy
emotional dysregulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying feelings drive such fantasies?
- How can one transform aggression into positive expression?
A Different Perspective
Risk of glorifying abuse; may trigger distress.
