(After Jack saves Rose…)
Archibald Gracie: Perhaps a little something for the boy?
Cal: Of course. Mr. Lovejoy, I think a 20 should do it.
Rose: Is that the going rate for saving the woman you love?
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 included this because of Rose’s snarky and sharp comment. It shows she is already seeing through Cal’s superficiality.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
After Jack saves Rose from falling, Cal and his friends find them. Cal offers Jack a measly $20 as a reward. Rose is disgusted and mocks him, pointing out that $20 is a tiny amount of money to pay someone for saving his fiancée’s life. It shows Cal cares more about money than Rose herself.
