The White Darkness Loneliness Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

She and I sit down at the computer every evening, like spiritualists at a séance, and check for messages from friends we don't have, family we don't possess. (3.45)

This is a window into Sym's life with her mother. Sounds a little lonely, no? Here we thought one was the loneliest number, but peering in on these two makes two look pretty lonely, too.

Quote #2

I like people. I like watching them. It's just that I'd prefer to do it from a mile away using very powerful binoculars. (5.55)

Sym is shy and introverted. She finds being around other people to be difficult and exhausting. That doesn't mean she doesn't like other people, though.

Quote #3

"This place, I just miss everyone and everything like I'll go crazy if I don't see them right now." (10.11)

Mimi Dormiere-St.-Pierre feels lonely in Antarctica, which seems about right. Sym doesn't. Or maybe she does feel lonely, but she doesn't find that to be a bad thing.