Quote by J.K. Rowling
And tears came before he could stop them, boiling hot then instantly freezing on his face, and what was the point in wiping them off? Or pretending? He let them fall.
Summary
This quote captures the overwhelming emotional moment of the protagonist. The tears flow uncontrollably, symbolizing a combination of intense sadness and anger. The description of the tears as boiling hot implies the depth of their emotions, while instantly freezing represents their attempt to suppress those emotions. The protagonist questions the futility of wiping the tears away or pretending they don't exist, only to allow themselves to experience the rawness of their emotions by letting the tears fall. The quote alludes to the power of embracing vulnerability and acknowledging true feelings rather than concealing them.
By J.K. Rowling