I was angry with you about him, furious that he so much as set eyes on you. I would rather kill you than see you lie in his arms.' 'is that love then? A thing that leads to murder?' 'I don't know. In all honesty, I don't know. You're mine. What's mine I keep, I rule, and give my body over to defend. I offer you my honor, and my life. That's not an easy thing. Its within your power to break my pride, and take that life, insignificant though it is.' 'you put it very simply.' 'its not. Such a gift rouses strange passions, fears of treachery, and deep distrust. I'm not immune to them.' 'no one told me it would be like this. Perhaps it won't go into words, what I feel for you. Its not desire, yet I love your touch, the warm softness of your flesh against mine.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two characters discuss possessiveness and love, with one admitting to killing the thought of another man but offering honor.
- In plain terms
- She was angry he looked at her and said she would kill rather than share her. He offered his life and honor to defend her.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can look like possessiveness but includes honor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is possessiveness love?
- How to defend a partner?
Another view
It equates possessiveness with protection which is debatable.
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