Red ribbon Quote by Giselle Ellis
““She could almost feel the wave of energy coming off of him as he moved with the wheel and thought if Jake wanted to photograph blatant sex, all he had to do was turn to his right and snap a few of Aaron. Neither one was paying the slightest bit of attention to the other, but Alyson was certain she could see a strand of nearly invisible light connecting them. She stared at them and thought that if she had a pair of those giant novelty scissors they used to cut red ribbons at the openings of new businesses, she could walk over and sever that connection with one snap of her shears and Jake and Aaron would crash to the floor like puppets shorn of their strings. Ellis, Giselle 2010-02-23. Take My Picture (Kindle Locations 638-643). Dreamspinner Press. Kindle Edition.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Take My Picture by Giselle Ellis, Dreamspinner Press, 2010
A character perceives an invisible energetic link between two people and imagines cutting it with a symbolic tool, reflecting desire to control or disrupt hidden connections.
In simple terms: Seeing an unseen bond and wishing to cut it.
Key Takeaway
Consider how unseen influences shape relationships.
Themes
perception
control
relationships
energy
symbolism
Mood
curious
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
metaphorical
psychological
When to use this quote
- interpersonal conflict
- creative writing
- visual storytelling
- emotional manipulation
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What invisible ties affect your relationships?
- How would you responsibly intervene in others' dynamics?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex human interactions.
