Expected Quote by Shannon Hale
“Clearly she was expected to say something, but panic at having to speak stole the thoughts from her head.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Goose Girl” by Shannon Hale, 2003
The character’s anxiety about speaking causes a mental block, preventing her from expressing thoughts.
In simple terms: Speech anxiety blocks her thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Practice speaking in low‑pressure settings.
Themes
anxiety
communication
self‑esteem
Mood
nervous
reflective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- class participation
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
speech anxiety
mental block
confidence building
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your fear of speaking?
- How can you rebuild confidence in conversation?
A Different Perspective
Anxiety may stem from deeper self‑doubt.
![“As an actor, if you step to the side and you look at [Thornton's performance] technically, and you try to imagine doing what he was doing, most people would panic. Most people would be on the set, and they would be panicking, going, "I'm not doing anything!" All the ham instincts in you would be…” quote by Edward Norton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f09/edward-norton-2203_actors_as-an-actor-if-you-step-to-the-side-and_15751.jpg)
