Close your eyes Quote by Karen Hawkins
““ Unable to watch the knife enter her tender skin, Lucinda closed her eyes tightly as - Oh!" Bronwyn lowered the book as Scott looked at her with concern. "Why would you close your eyes? You should fight, not just stand there like a - Argh! If I wasn't certain Roland was about to arrive, I'd stop reading right here." Sighing, she returned to the book. " Lucinda closed her eyes tightly just as the door burst open. Roland, handsome and stalwart Roland, had come! " Bronwyn nodded with satisfaction. "Of course he did. He always does, whether Lucinda deserves him or not.””
About This Quote
Source Short story excerpt (unknown source)
A tense moment where a character chooses to close her eyes instead of confronting danger, reflecting fear and reliance on rescue rather than personal agency.
In simple terms: She avoids facing pain, hoping someone else will save her.
Key Takeaway
Encourage confronting challenges directly.
Themes
fear
dependence
heroism
Mood
anxious
hopeful
dramatic
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- dangerous encounters
- emotional crises
- supportive friendships
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
courage
agency
anticipation
rescue
self‑reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you relied on others instead of acting?
- What would change if you faced fear head‑on?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize waiting for rescue over self‑action.
