In all his life, [he] had never spoken with such brutal frankness about his own fear; he had never felt so exposed and vulnerable in front of anyone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The character feels exposed by speaking honestly about their fear.
- In plain terms
- He never spoke so openly about fear or felt this vulnerable before.
- What can you take from it?
- Admitting fear makes you feel exposed but honest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does vulnerability affect your relationships?
Another view
Brutal frankness can sometimes push others away.
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