Gaze Quote by R. Janvier del Valle
““You’ve been nothing but scared since you first entered this forest,” said Wend as she put down the last of the leaves on the trap. “And when you saw me, you turned white as a ghost.” “That’s not because I’m scared,” said Jeskun, taking Dahkar and hiding him behind some trees. “I just--never saw anyone like you.” “You’ve never seen a girl?” “No, not that,” said Jeskun, frustrated. “I’ve just never--you have green hair and eyes and green lashes and green freckles. It’s all green, like the trees. I’ve never seen that.” “And you have yellow hair,” said Wend, inspecting her blade, not impressed with his reasoning. “This world is full of many colors.””
About This Quote
Source Fictional narrative (short story)
A character confronts fear of the unknown in a forest, noting differences in appearance and challenging assumptions about sameness.
In simple terms: Facing fear of the unknown and embracing differences.
Key Takeaway
Accept and learn from differences.
Themes
fear
identity
diversity
acceptance
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- character development
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
otherness
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we react to unfamiliar appearances?
- What can we learn from confronting fear?
A Different Perspective
The dialogue may simplify complex cultural differences.
