Gaze Quote by Rachel Hawkins
““I turned to look at my quiet, bookish mother, a woman I had honestly never seen swat a fly. “I’m sorry, but there is no way you grew up here. It’s not even possible.” There was a whirring sound, and I felt something pass by my face. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Mom’s hand go up, and suddenly she was holding the hilt of a knife-a knife that had apparently just been hurled at her head. The whole thing had happened in less than a second. I swallowed. “Never mind.” Mom didn’t say anything, but kept her gaze focused on Aislinn, who, I noticed, still had one hand slightly raised. She was smiling. “Grace was always the quickest of all of us,” she said, and I realized she was talking to me. Smiling at me. “Okay,” I finally said. “Well, I didn’t get that from her, in case you’re wondering. I can’t even catch a football.” Aislinn chuckled, even as Finley’s scowl deepened. “So you’re the demon spawn,” Finley spit out. “Finn!” Aislinn snapped. Huh. So at least one of the Brannicks hated me. Weirdly, that made me feel better. That was normal. And if there was one thing I knew how to deal with, it was Mean Girls. “I actually go by Sophie.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Not Dream, 2023
A tense family confrontation reveals hidden strengths and the protagonist’s acceptance of her own quirks amidst supernatural conflict.
In simple terms: Family tension shows hidden strengths and self‑acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace quirks, face challenges head‑on.
Themes
family
identity
supernatural
self‑acceptance
conflict
Mood
tense
reflective
hopeful
Type
narrative
dialogue
character‑driven
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- school bullying
- supernatural showdown
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
resilience
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when family expectations clash with your identity?
- What strengths emerge under pressure?
A Different Perspective
The scene assumes a fantastical setting that may not translate to real life.
