Middle of the road Quote by Susan Cooper
““Great-Uncle Merry, coming back towards the car from the Grey House, had suddenly stopped in his tracks in the middle of the road. He was gazing down at the sea; and she realised that he had caught sight of the yacht. What startled her was the expression on his face. Standing there like a craggy towering statue, he was frowning, fierce and intense, almost as if he were looking and listening with senses other than his eyes and ears. He could never look frightened, she thought, but this was the nearest thing to it that she had ever seen. Cautious, startled, alarmed . . . what was the matter with him? Was there something strange about the yacht? Then””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Is Rising, 1973
A sudden, intense observation reveals hidden danger, prompting instinctive caution.
In simple terms: A startling sight triggers fear and vigilance.
Key Takeaway
Trust instincts when something feels off.
Themes
fear
intuition
danger
perception
Mood
tense
alert
thoughtful
Type
literary
narrative
When to use this quote
- walking home
- traveling
- exploring unfamiliar places
Key Concepts
suspense
psychological tension
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs do you ignore in risky situations?
- How can you balance intuition with rational analysis?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on intuition may lead to misinterpretation.
