Apocalypse Quote by Justin Cronin
““Kittridge closed his eyes. So, the end. It would happen instantaneously, a painless departure, quicker than thought. he felt the presence of his body one last time: the taste of air in his lungs, the blood surging in his veins, the drumlike beating of his heart. The bomb was dropping toward them. "I've got you," he said, hugging Tim fiercely; and again, over and over, so that the boy would be hearing these words. "I've got you, I've got you, I've got you, I've got you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passage, Justin Cronin, 2010
A soldier comforts a child during a catastrophic event, offering reassurance amidst imminent death.
In simple terms: A soldier comforts a child as a bomb falls.
Key Takeaway
Provide comfort in crisis.
Themes
courage
compassion
war
death
humanity
Mood
tense
hopeful
somber
Type
narrative
emotional
dramatic
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- disaster relief
- emergency response
- military training
Key Concepts
psychology
mortality
heroism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repeated reassurance affect a child's perception of danger?
- Can compassion persist in extreme terror?
A Different Perspective
Comfort may not change the outcome, only the emotional experience.
