Bunk Quote by Rebecca Wells
““Edythe, I finally say, Why don’t you go on back to your bunk and eat your boogers for a midnight snack like you always do at home? Well, that comment really sends my friends, and I’m a big hit. But then I see Edythe’s face. It’s like something has fallen on it and crumpled it in. Somehow she looks so familiar that I can feel her bones inside my own body. And I start to feel sort of sick. She turns and walks away and””
About This Quote
Source Novel: White Oleander, 1999
The narrator feels an unsettling, almost physical identification with another person, leading to discomfort and revulsion.
In simple terms: Seeing someone triggers a deep, uneasy self‑recognition.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when empathy becomes overwhelming.
Themes
identity
empathy
discomfort
Mood
conflicted
unsettled
Type
reflective
psychological
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- conflict resolution
- personal reflection
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑identification
mirroring
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt another’s pain as your own?
- How do you manage overwhelming empathy?
A Different Perspective
The intense reaction may be exaggerated for dramatic effect.
