Dreams Quote by Sarah Shepard
““I wanted to cry out. I wanted to wail. But all I could do was follow Emma in a state of mute shock and panic. It was like those terrible dreams where I was falling down, down, down from the top of a tall building. I always tried to call out for someone to catch me, but no one ever answered.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow, 2010
A narrator feels helpless and terrified, unable to act while witnessing a crisis, likening it to a falling dream.
In simple terms: Feeling trapped and scared during a crisis.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear and seek help.
Themes
fear
helplessness
crisis
trauma
Mood
anxious
distressed
reflective
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- emergency
- personal trauma
- disaster response
- mental health support
Key Concepts
psychology
survival
emotional response
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you break a state of mute shock?
- What steps help regain agency in panic?
A Different Perspective
The narrator’s paralysis may prevent timely assistance.
