Gaze Quote by Virginia Woolf
““And then she looked up and saw Flush. Something unusual in his look must have struck her. She paused. She laid down her pen. Once he had roused her with a kiss, and she thought that he was Pan. He had eaten chicken and rice pudding soaked in cream. He had given up the sunshine for her sake. She called him to her and said she forgave him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf, 1925
A fleeting, intimate moment reveals deep affection and sacrifice, blurring reality and myth.
In simple terms: A brief encounter shows love and self‑sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cherish small acts of devotion.
Themes
love
memory
myth
sacrifice
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Romanticism
psychology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this scene reveal about the character’s inner world?
- How do ordinary gestures become profound?
A Different Perspective
The narrative’s surreal tone may obscure practical lessons.
