Arms Quote by Shannon Hale
“I hate them," Enna said. "Whoever is responsible for making me sleep outside without pillows, I hate them." Mmm-hmmm...," Dasha said. Rin had noticed that the Tiran girl often had trouble remembering how to speak in the morning. If Finn were here," Enna continued to mumble as she rewrapped her head cloth, "he'd let me rest my head on his chest at night. Or leg. Or arm. And then he'd find whoever was responsible for the whole sleeping outside with no pillows situation and hold him while I kicked him in the shins.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Princess Academy, by Shannon Hale, 2005
Enna expresses frustration about her harsh sleeping conditions and longs for comfort and protection from someone she trusts.
In simple terms: Enna is angry about sleeping without pillows and wishes for comfort.
Key Takeaway
Seek support and address uncomfortable situations.
Themes
frustration
comfort
trust
loneliness
Mood
angry
longing
hopeful
Type
literary
emotional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- camp life
- nighttime discomfort
- seeking companionship
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
emotional neglect
need for safety
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with uncomfortable situations?
- What healthier ways can you seek comfort?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize violence as a solution to discomfort.
