Gaze Quote by Rachel Hawkins
““That present sucked," I muttered. Dad slipped an arm around my shoulder and helped me sit up. As he did, his sleeve fell back to reveal several slivers of demonglass embedded in his forearm. "I'm fine," he said before I could ask. "Cal can get them out later. Are you all right?" My shoulder was still on fire, but there was no pain anywhere else, and other than the shock of being blown backward and stabbed, I was peachy. "I think so. What was that, like a magic pipe bomb?" The present lay in tatters on the floor, its ribbon coiling and snapping like a snake. Cal stomped on the ribbon, and it went still. "Seems like it," he said grimly. "And it was ensorcelled to seek you out," Dad added. He looked so worried and angry that I decided not to give him a hard time for using a word like ensorcelled. ””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, 2012
A child confronts a dangerous, magical attack, showing resilience and family support amid trauma.
In simple terms: A kid faces a magical attack but stays strong with help.
Key Takeaway
Stay calm and rely on loved ones during crises.
Themes
resilience
family
magic
trauma
courage
Mood
tense
hopeful
Type
narrative
dramatic.inspirational
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- family bonding
- self‑care
- combat training
Key Concepts
magical realism
combat
survival
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay composed when danger feels surreal?
- What role does family play in your crisis response?
A Different Perspective
The magical element may be metaphorical, limiting literal applicability.
