Cups Quote by Tamora Pierce
“Frostpine made a face. Lifting the cup, he dumped its contents down his throat. “Auugghh!” he yelled, his voice stronger than it had been since his return from the harbor. "Are you trying to kill me, woman?" "If I mean to kill someone, I do it," Rosethorn told him. "I don't try.”
About This Quote
A character confronts a hostile situation, asserting agency and a willingness to act decisively when threatened.
In simple terms: Defiant self‑assertion in conflict.
Key Takeaway
Bold action when provoked.
Themes
agency
conflict
assertion
danger
power dynamics
Mood
defiant
tense
Type
dialogue
action
When to use this quote
- facing intimidation
- combat scenario
- high‑stakes negotiation
Key Concepts
character motivation
dialogue tension
Practical Applications
- character development
- building tension
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about the character’s values?
- How does the dialogue shape the power balance?
![“I will be known forever as the Puppy who chased a cutpurse and caught fish garbage instead. My descendants will pretend I'm not in their bloodline. No – no one will want to make descendants with me. [from Beka Cooper's journal of her first day as a new Dog i.e. cop]” quote by Tamora Pierce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6d5/tamora-pierce-935_beka-cooper_i-will-be-known-forever-as-the-puppy-who_17776.jpg)
