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“I was woundering what he would say, what word could sum me up right then, when i saw the lights come across his face, blaringly yellow, and suddenly he was brighter, and brighter, and i asked him what was happening, what was wrong. I remember only that light, so strong it spilled across my…” quote by Sarah Dessen
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“I was woundering what he would say, what word could sum me up right then, when i saw the lights come across his face, blaringly yellow, and suddenly he was brighter, and brighter, and i asked him what was happening, what was wrong. I remember only that light, so strong it spilled across my shoulders, and lit up his face, and how scared he looked as something big and loud hit my door, sending glass shattering across me, little sparks catching the light like diamonds, as they fell, with me, into the dark.”

Sarah Dessen

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Light Between Us", 2021

A vivid encounter with a bright, unsettling presence triggers fear and awe, symbolizing sudden, overwhelming change.

In simple terms: A bright, shocking moment brings fear and wonder.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and seek clarity.

Themes

fear light change

Mood

introspective tense

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative inspiration
  • nighttime reflections
  • artistic description

Key Concepts

psychology symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the light represent for you?
  • How do you react to sudden, intense experiences?
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