Rose: Well, I’m fine. I’ll be fine. Really.
Jack: Really? I don’t think so. They’ve got you trapped, Rose. And you’re gonna die if you don’t break free. Maybe not right away because you’re strong but sooner or later that fire that I love about you, Rose, that fire is gonna burn out.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We picked this because it’s Jack’s powerful warning to Rose about her future. He sees her inner spirit and doesn’t want to see it crushed by her unhappy life.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Jack sees how trapped Rose feels in her high-society world. He warns her that if she doesn’t break free and choose her own path, the “fire” and passion he loves about her will eventually be extinguished by the pressure to be a “proper” and “tame” lady.
