Slowly Crawford Quote by Tim Powers
““Byron had drawn his pistol, and was looking closely at the leaves and dirt around him, as if he'd dropped something. "It's -- do keep calm now -- it's right over your head. I suppose you could look, if you can do it slowly." Crawford felt drops of sweat run down his ribs under his shirt as he slowly forced the muscles of his neck to tilt his head up; he saw the upper slope, bristling with trees that obstructed a view of the road, and then he saw the outer branches of the tree he was braced against, and finally he gathered his tattered courage and looked straight up. And it took all of his self-control not to recoil or scream, and he was distantly resentful that he couldn't just die in this instant.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers, 1983
A character faces fear and physical limits while trying to see something crucial.
In simple terms: He struggles to look up despite terror.
Key Takeaway
Confront fear to achieve clarity.
Themes
fear
courage
perseverance
Mood
tense
introspective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- dangerous exploration
- personal crisis
- overcoming panic
Key Concepts
psychological resilience
visual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does looking up symbolize?
- How can one manage fear in critical moments?
A Different Perspective
Physical constraints may prevent success.
