Beneath the surface Quote by Khaled Hosseini
““Hasan's face changed. Maybe not changed, not really,but suddenly I had the feeling i was looking at two faces, the one I knew, the one that was my first memory, and another, a second face, this one lurking just beneath the surface. I'd seen it happen before- it always shook me a little. It just appeared, this other face, for a fraction of a moment, long enough to leave me with the unsettling feeling that maybe I'd seen it someplace before. Then Hasan blinked and it was just him again. Just Hasan,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, 2003
A character perceives a hidden, unsettling side of a familiar person, hinting at hidden depths or past trauma.
In simple terms: Seeing a hidden side of someone can feel eerie.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle changes in people’s behavior.
Themes
identity
perception
memory
trust
Mood
uneasy
curious
Type
reflective
observational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
dual nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when you sense a different side of someone?
- What might cause a person to show a fleeting alternate demeanor?
A Different Perspective
The hidden side may be misinterpreted without context.
