Gaze Quote by Gordon Korman
““It was no place for a Kabra, not even a poor one living in exile with a psychopathic cat. He approached the counter and rand the bell with authority. The clerk turned around. Evan Tolliver. "You're Amy's cousin!" "Yes, I am," Ian confirmed. "I have here a list of items–" "Have you heard from her?" Evan interrupted. "Is she okay?" "Her health is excellent." "No, I mean–" Ian sighed. "Why should you care? She promises to phone you, and she doesn't. You were nearly arrested, thanks to her. There's a message in there somewhere, don't you agree?" Evan nodded sadly. "I kind of think so, too. But we were awesome together. She's smart, fun to be with, and not immature like most of the girls in our school. It's as if she has an automatic switch for when it's time to be serious–she can almost be old beyond her years at times. Where do you learn something like that?" "I have no earthly idea," Ian lied.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Swindle by Gordon Korman, 2008
A tense exchange reveals distrust and hidden motives between characters, highlighting the complexities of loyalty and deception.
In simple terms: Characters distrust each other and hide motives.
Key Takeaway
Question motives and trust.
Themes
trust
deception
loyalty
relationships
Mood
tense
uncertain
Type
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- school interactions
- family secrets
- investigations
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
power
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives Ian to lie?
- How does fear affect trust?
A Different Perspective
Characters may act irrationally despite logical reasoning.
