Flesh Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Or I would help Rita make the bread, sinking my hands into that soft resistant warmth which is so much like flesh. I hunger to touch something, other than cloth or wood. I hunger to commit the act of touch.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, 2003
The narrator longs for tactile connection beyond in objects, seeking the warmth and humanity of touch as a means to feel alive.
In simple terms: Desire for real, human touch.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine, physical connection.
Themes
intimacy
humanity
sensory
longing
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic creation
- therapy
- self‑care
Key Concepts
embodiment
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you fulfill your need for connection?
- What non‑physical ways can you experience warmth?
A Different Perspective
Physical touch may be unavailable or inappropriate in some contexts.
