Gaze Quote by M.R. Carey
““She can see the outline of Miss Justineau’s body, not close but closer to her than the others. She wants to crawl over to her and curl up against her, her shoulders pressed into the precisely right-shaped arc of Miss Justineau’s lower back.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey, 2014
A character feels a deep, instinctive need for closeness and comfort with another, despite danger.
In simple terms: She craves safety and connection.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine closeness when feeling vulnerable.
Themes
loneliness
comfort
human connection
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- war zones
- disaster relief
- intimate moments
- trauma recovery
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance safety with the need for closeness?
- What does true comfort feel like?
A Different Perspective
Physical proximity may be impossible or unsafe.
