Gaze Quote by Kiersten White
““Jack waved cheerfully, got a running start,and did several roundoffs down the length of the hall. I turned to Raquel."i think he's broken." She heaved a don't I know it sigh. "Jack's past isn't one that contributes to stability.But he's a good boy." He nearly got me disembowled by my gym teacher.Good boy he was not.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From The Sky by Kiersten White, 2015
A chaotic scene shows a character’s reckless behavior causing danger, while others judge his past and character, revealing tension between perception and reality.
In simple terms: Someone’s reckless actions cause danger, and others judge his character.
Beware of judging without full context.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school gym class
- peer observation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance judgment and empathy?
- What risks arise from reckless behavior?
The quote may exaggerate for drama, not reflecting typical situations.