How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"I expected to go alone," replied Sabriel. She had expected that, but felt a tinge of regret. A protective group of soldiers would be quite a comfort. The fear of being alone in a strange and dangerous land, even if it was her homeland, was only just below the level of her excitement. It wouldn't take much for the fear to rise over it. (3.37)
When Sabriel first sets out on her journey, she does so with a mixture of fear and excitement. This is a good look at what's going on in her head, and how the balance between the two is very delicate. She'll have to overcome her fears repeatedly throughout her adventures.
Quote #2
All her plans and dreams, her hopes and courage, fell out of her to be replaced by pure, unthinking panic. (5.55)
Sabriel's inexperience and unfamiliarity with the Old Kingdom create some real fear for her, and she has a few moments of panic when she feels like she's out of her depth. Overcoming this panic takes both poise and courage.
Quote #3
Sabriel watched the wave racing towards them, trying to calm herself, but her breath raced in and out as quickly as her stomach flipped over. Just as the wave hit, she screamed and ducked under the telescope. (10.6)
Time and again, Sabriel is put in situations that require her to summon courage and fight down her panic. Sometimes her panic wins out, though. Can't say we blame the girl.
Quote #4
Sabriel drew her sword and backed away, determined not to panic as she had done when faced by the Mordicant. Her head flicked backwards and forwards, neck pain forgotten, checking the ground behind her and marking her opponent. Her mind raced, considering options. (12.22)
By this point, Sabriel's starting to get better at controlling her panic—she's learning from her experiences, and figuring out how to think on her feet in intense, life-or-death situations.
Quote #5
But she'd learned to be wary over the last few days, and her conscious fears had become enshrined in subconscious caution. (13.56)
One downside to being in constant danger is that Sabriel's fears are starting to turn into constant caution—is this the road to paranoia? Hopefully her bravery can help her fight back any paranoid feelings.
Quote #6
She felt all her pains come back and wondered why she'd been so hasty to perform deeds of derring-do and rescue. (13.66)
Sabriel takes a significant risk when she goes into Death to rescue Touchstone. Is this courage, or is it impulsivity? When does bravery cross the line into taking unnecessary risks?
Quote #7
Just concentrate on rescuing Father, she told herself. That is the one important thing. Rescue Abhorsen. Don't worry about Touchstone's problems, or Mogget's curious nature. Rescue Abhorsen. (15.12)
Despite mounting fear, Sabriel is able to focus here on her goal, putting aside other worries.
Quote #8
She shivered, but suppressed it, before it became a racking sob. Inside, she felt like screaming, crying. She wanted to flee back to Ancelstierre, cross the Wall, leave the dead and magic behind, go as far south as possible. But she quelled these feelings, and said, "An Abhorsen defeated him once. I can do so again. But first, we must find my father's body." (18.74)
Even when Sabriel feels like crying and fleeing the scene—and even when she's facing a power-mad monster who wants to destroy her—she pulls herself together. We'd call that courage, wouldn't you? It's definitely grace under pressure.
Quote #9
He was inwardly fighting a strong desire to leave the diamond of protection and run for the southern stair, splashing through the reservoir like a runaway horse, careless of the noise—but there was Sabriel, frosted over, immobile—(22.14)
Touchstone's pretty courageous, isn't he? He stays with Sabriel's body, even though he can hear the Dead approaching with Kerrigor—and he didn't do too well the first time he faced Kerrigor.
Quote #10
I am not afraid, he said to himself. "I love you," he whispered. "I hope you don't mind." Sabriel looked back at him, and smiled, almost despite herself. (26.44)
Facing monsters is one thing, but confessing romantic love has to be very high on the courage list. What do you think, would it be scarier to face Kerrigor or to tell someone you're in love with them?