Eye Quote by Maggie Stiefvater
“I said uselessly, "Sam, don't go." Sam cupped my face in his hands and looked me in the eyes. His eyes were yellow, sad, wolf, mine. "These stay the same. Remember that when you look at me. Remember it's me. Please.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, 2012
A desperate plea to be recognized and remembered despite a transformative, possibly supernatural, change.
In simple terms: A cry to be seen and remembered.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto identity and ask for recognition.
Themes
identity
memory
desperation
recognition
supernatural
Mood
sad
hopeful
intense
Type
literary
emotional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- magical realism
- personal crisis
- seeking validation
Key Concepts
selfhood
empathy
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure you are truly seen?
- What does identity mean when it changes?
A Different Perspective
The plea may be ignored or misunderstood, limiting its power.
![“Then your fingers moved down to my chin. You pushed it up with your thumb to look at me, almost like you were studying me in the artificial lights above my head. And, I mean, you really looked at me … with eyes like two stars. [...] And I had wings fluttering away inside me all right. Big fat moth…” quote by Lucy Christopher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fef/lucy-christopher-4978_artificial-light_then-your-fingers-moved-down-to-my-chin_1483412.jpg)
![“I think-I need to ask an embarrassing question. Do you think I could borrow a pair of scrubs? I-uh-my pants-" "Oh!" Cried the poor nurse. "Yes. Absolutely. I'll be right back." [...] "Thanks," I mumbled. "I'll just change here. He's not looking at anything at the moment." I gestured toward Sam…” quote by Maggie Stiefvater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd6/maggie-stiefvater-76_curtains_i-think-i-need-to-ask-an-embarrassing-qu_8591.jpg)
