Mayor Quote by Patrick Ness
““Simone! Are you all right? Simone! " And a voice, grunting with pain, says, "Todd?" And- And it ain't Simone's voice. The smoke starts to clear. And it ain't Simone. "You saved me, Todd," says the Mayor, lying there, bad burns all over his face and hands, his clothes smoking like a brush fire. "You saved my life." And his eyes are full of wonder of it- That in the rush of the explozhun the person I chose to save- The one I chose without even thinking- (without there even being time for him to control me-) (no time for him to make me do it-) Was the Mayor.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, 2011
In a chaotic rescue, the narrator realizes the person they saved is the Mayor, highlighting unexpected heroism.
In simple terms: A rescue reveals surprising identity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden heroes.
Themes
heroism
identity
unexpected
survival
Mood
reflective
emotional
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- emergency rescue
- war zone
- disaster relief
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Who did you save without realizing?
- What does this say about duty?
A Different Perspective
Heroes may be reluctant or unknown.
