Heart beat Quote by Lauren Kate
““Luce ignored the girls and felt around Ix Caut's own crippling fear. Something was running through her mind-a prayer. But not a prayer of sacrificial preparation. No,Ix Caut was praying for Daniel. Luce knew that the thought of him made Ix Caut's skin flush and her heart beat faster.Ix Caut had loved him her whole life-but only from afar. He'd grown up a few buildings away from her family's home. Sometimes he traded avocados to her mother at the market. Ix Caut had been trying for years to get up the courage to talk to him.The knowledge that he was at the ball court now tormented her.Ix Caut was praying, Luce realized,that he would lose. Her one prayer was that she did not want to die at his hand.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fallen, Lauren Kate, 2009
Luce perceives Ix Caut's hidden fear and longing, realizing her prayer is for his loss rather than her safety.
In simple terms: Luce sees Ix Caut's secret love and hopes he will die.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden motives behind actions.
Themes
love
fear
secret longing
prayer
betrayal
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- romantic rivalry
- family secrets
- personal sacrifice
- dangerous affection
Key Concepts
unrequited love
psychological tension
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Luce truly desire for Ix Caut?
- How does hidden love affect decisions?
A Different Perspective
The prayer may be based on misinterpretation of Ix Caut's true feelings.
