Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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It's exciting and it's thrilling and it's not particularly threatening, because they're not overtly sexual. A lot of the physical side of it is conveyed in things like the vampire will touch her forearm or run a hand over skin, and she just flushes all hot and cold. And for girls, that's a shorthand for all the feelings that they're not ready to deal with yet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote describes the intensity of emotions that can arise from subtle physical interactions, particularly in a romantic context.
In this quote, Stephen King talks about the excitement and complexities of young love and attraction. He highlights how physical gestures, even subtle ones, can evoke strong feelings, particularly for girls who may not yet be ready to confront these emotions directly. The mention of vampires serves as a metaphor for the enchanting yet complicated nature of such experiences.
Themes
EmotionsLoveAttractionIntensityPhysicalSubtlety
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about romance novels, this quote could illustrate the allure of subtle romance.
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