Gale Quote by Suzanne Collins
““And here, finally here in this place, in these circumstances, I will really have to kill him. And Snow will win. Hot, bitter hatred courses through me. Snow has won too much already today. It's a long shot, it's suicide maybe, but I do the only thing I can think of. I lean in and kiss Peeta full on the mouth. His whole body starts shuddering, but I keep my lips pressed to his until I have to come up for air. My hands slide up his wrists to clasp his. "Don't let him take you from me." Peeta's panting hard as he fights the nightmares raging in his head. "No. I don't want to..." I clench his hands to the point of pain. "Stay with me." His pupils contract to pinpoints, dilate again rapidly, and then return to something resembling normalcy. "Always," he murmurs.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins, 2010
The narrator, driven by intense hatred, decides to kiss Peeta to keep him close, confronting personal conflict and sacrifice.
In simple terms: Desperate love leads to risky, protective actions.
Key Takeaway
Protect loved ones despite risk.
Themes
love
conflict
sacrifice
desperation
Mood
intense
conflicted
Type
dramatic
emotional
When to use this quote
- dangerous relationships
- protective intimacy
- high‑stakes decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives someone to protect a foe with affection?
- Can love justify extreme actions?
A Different Perspective
Risky intimacy may cause further trauma.
