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Betrayed Quote by Veronica Roth

“He pushes his hair, soaked from the snow, out of his eyes. "So what are we going to do, break a window? Look for a back door?" "I'm just going to walk in," I say. "I'm her son." "You also betrayed her and left the city when she forbade anyone from doing that," he says, "and she sent people after…” quote by Veronica Roth
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“He pushes his hair, soaked from the snow, out of his eyes. "So what are we going to do, break a window? Look for a back door?" "I'm just going to walk in," I say. "I'm her son." "You also betrayed her and left the city when she forbade anyone from doing that," he says, "and she sent people after you to stop you. People with guns." "You can stay here if you want," I say. "Where the serum goes, I go," he says. "But if you get shot at, I'm going to grab it and run." "I don't expect anything more." He is a strange sort of person.”

Veronica Roth

About This Quote

Source Novel: Caraval, 2017

A desperate individual offers loyalty and sacrifice, confronting danger to protect a loved one, highlighting bravery and moral ambiguity.

In simple terms: Risking all for love.

Key Takeaway

Choose courage over safety.

Themes

loyalty danger family

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • family crises
  • rescue missions

Key Concepts

sacrifice moral conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives someone to risk everything?
  • When is self‑preservation justified?
A Different Perspective

Such self‑sacrifice can lead to tragic outcomes.

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