Children Quote by Nicole Trope
““Sarah put the man and the other dead children out of her head. Later, perhaps, she would watch Lockie out in the garden and cry for all the mothers who would not see their children again. Later she would weep for the sadness of their loss and the joy of her own luck, but now she only had eyes for her boy, her little man, her Lockie. She ran her hands over his body, lifted his shirt a little and caught sight of a yellowing bruise. The air caught in her throat. ‘Oh Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,’ she whispered. Someone had hit him. She wanted to undress him right then to see the damage but Lockie was so fast asleep. She knew he wasn’t just sleeping because he was tired. He had gone to the same place she had been in for months. She and Lockie looked alike now. The angles on his face matched hers and in a way she was glad. She had suffered along with him. And now here he was.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Lockie” by Nicole Trope, 2015
A mother’s grief and protective instinct surface when she discovers her child may be harmed, intertwining sorrow and relief.
In simple terms: A mother feels both grief and relief over her child.
Key Takeaway
Protect and cherish loved ones.
Themes
grief
protection
maternal love
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- child safety
- dealing with loss
Key Concepts
trauma
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fear and hope for a child?
- What does this reveal about maternal resilience?
A Different Perspective
The situation may be ambiguous and dangerous.
