“As close as you’re riding me, man, I feel like I need to take you out to dinner or something. At least, I should get your name.” He punched in a floor number, smirking.“People call me Archer.”
"“As close as you’re riding me, man, I feel like I need to take you out to dinner or something. At least, I should get your name.” He punched in a floor number, smirking. “People call me Archer.” - Jennifer L. Armentrout"
In this quote from Jennifer L. Armentrout's book, the character Archer playfully comments on the close proximity between himself and another character. This quote resonates in today's world as it humorously tackles the awkwardness of personal space and social interactions in crowded spaces, highlighting the need for boundaries and respect for personal space.
When reading this quote from Jennifer L. Armentrout's work, consider the dynamic between the characters and the implications of their interaction. Reflect on the following questions:
In this quote from Jennifer L. Armentrout's novel, the character Archer displays a playful and flirtatious attitude in response to the protagonist's close proximity to him. He teases the protagonist by suggesting that he feels obligated to take her out to dinner or at least learn her name. This dialogue not only showcases Archer's charm and wit but also hints at a developing romantic tension between the two characters. Archer's confident and bold demeanor adds depth to his character and leaves the reader intrigued to learn more about him.
“Tell me what I am to you.” …“Oh honey, you’re the man I call when I need a ride.”
“ VIOLA Cuz she's here -She came -She came for me -And she calls my name -And I feel her strength coursing thru my Noise like a fire -And the Mayor staggers back like he's been punched in the face by a row of houses -"Ah, yes," he grunts, his hand to his head. "Your tower of strength has arrived.""Todd!" I hear her call again -And I take it and I use it -Cuz I can feel her there, riding to the end of the world to find me, to save me if I needed saving -Which I did -”
“Well I guess I should ask what your name is in case I slip and touch you without getting permission, I'd like to know who's punching me." She giggled and said, "Nah, you have permission but if you need a name it’s Sindy, S-I-N, not like the girl next door, and what should I call you, besides the man I want to get naked?” He said “Keith, and if you want me to be the boy next door I can try, but I’ll probably fail.” She said- “Nope the boy next door is too much like the one whose nose I just tried to break; you can be the sexy stranger.”
“All you need to say to me All you need to say to me Is call (call) And I'll be curled on the floor Hiding out from it all And I won't take any other call”
“I feel ashamed now that I tried to take my life. It is such a precious thing. I had no one to talk me out of my despair and that was a mistake. You need to keep people close. You need to give them access to your heart.”