I am currently reading War Storm by Victoria Aveyard. This quotation takes place when the main characters are walking towards a new village, and is from the perspective of Evangeline. Mare’s sister had just picked a flower and put it behind her ear as they walk through beautiful gardens, and their family friend Killorn does the same just as a joke. Evangeline and Cal are watching from behind and seem to envy their joy.
The flower looks silly behind his ear, and both Barrow sisters double over. Their laughter echoes over us, a taunt more than anything.
They are red. They are lesser. And they are happy. How can this be?
‘Stop moping, Calore,’ I grind out through gritted teeth. The advice is for both of us. ‘You forged this crown yourself–now wear it. Or don’t.‘ (p. 106)
I chose this quotation because I enjoyed that Killorn put a flower behind his ear. I also chose this quotation because the middle section reminded me a little bit of the saying “money can’t buy happiness”. Because despite the fact that Evangeline has all of this power, and wealth, and respect, she is still not happy. But Mare, who has lost everything, is still able to find joy in her life.