Home Quote by Michael Morpurgo
“But just as soon as this war's over and finished with,I'll get back home and marry her.I've grown up with her, Joey, known her all my life. S'pose I know her almost as well as I know myself, and I like her a lot better.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The War That Saved My Life” by Michael Morpurgo, 1989
After war, the narrator seeks normalcy and love, planning to marry someone he knows intimately like himself.
In simple terms: He wants to return home and marry a lifelong friend.
Key Takeaway
Embrace familiar bonds after turmoil.
Themes
love
war
homecoming
Mood
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
fictional
emotional
When to use this quote
- family reunions
- post‑conflict counseling
- relationship building
- community support
Key Concepts
post‑war reintegration
romantic commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared history affect future intimacy?
- What challenges arise when returning home after conflict?
A Different Perspective
Reuniting may be complicated by trauma or changed circumstances.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
