Spiders Rats Quote by Rainbow Rowell
““Nothing was going right. They’d been attacked by a venomous crested woodfoul. And then they’d hidden in the cave with the spiders and the whatever-that-thing-was that had bitten Simon’s tennis shoe, possibly a rat. And then Baz had taken Simon’s hand. Or maybe Simon had taken Baz’s hand.… Anyway, it was totally forgivable because woodfoul and spiders and rats. And sometimes you held somebody’s hand just to prove that you were still alive, and that another human being was there to testify to that fact.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, 2015
In dire moments, physical contact can serve as proof of life and solidarity amidst chaos.
In simple terms: Holding hands shows you’re alive and supported.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection when threatened.
Themes
survival
human connection
trust
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- combat
- natural disaster
- medical emergencies
- psychological trauma
Key Concepts
psychology
social bonding
existential proof
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you demonstrate presence without touch?
- What alternatives exist for proving existence?
A Different Perspective
Physical touch may not always be possible or safe.
