Body weight Quote by Veronica Roth
““The shot doesn't come. He stares at me with the same ferocity but doesn't move. Why doesn't he shoot me? His heart pounds against my palms,and my own heart lifts. He is Divergent. He can fight this simulation.Any simulation. "Tobias," I say. "It's me." I step forward and wrap my arms around him. His body is stiff. His heart beats faster. I can feel it against my cheek. A thud against my cheek. A thud as the gun hits the floor.He grabs my shoulders-too hard, his fingers digging into my skin where the bullet was. I cry out as he pulls me back. Maybe he means to kill me in some crueler way. "Tris," he says,and it's him again. His mouth collides with mine. His arm wraps around me and he lifts me up, holding me against him, his hands clutching at my back. His face and the back of his neck are slick with sweat, his body is shaking,and my shoulder blazes with pain,but I don't care,I don't care,I don't care. He sets me down and stares at me, his fingers brushing over my forehead, my eyebrows,my cheeks, my lips. Something like a sob and a sigh and a moan escapes him,and he kisses me again. His eyes are bright with tears. I never thought I would see Tobias cry. It makes me hurt. I pull myself to his chest and cry into his shirt. All the throbbing in my head comes back,and the ache in my shoulder,and I feel like my body weight doubles.I lean against him, and he supports me. "How did you do it?" I say. "I don't know," he says. "I just hear your voice.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Divergent, by Veronica Roth, 2011
A moment of intense vulnerability and connection reveals that love can break through fear and simulation, allowing characters to feel real humanity despite a controlled world.
In simple terms: Love and fear intersect, showing humanity in a simulated reality.
Embrace vulnerability to connect deeply.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- romantic intimacy
- personal crisis
- overcoming trauma
- supportive partnership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vulnerability change power dynamics?
- What risks arise when love confronts fear?
The scene relies heavily on dramatic tension that may not translate to real-life interactions without context.