(Rose is getting ready to jump off the ship…)
Rose: Don’t presume to tell me what I will and will not do. You don’t know me.
Jack: Well, you would have done it already.
Rose: You’re distracting me. Go away.
Jack: I can’t. I’m involved now. You let go, and I’m going to have to jump in there after you.
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 chose this quote because it’s a brave and slightly funny moment that shows Jack’s chivalry. It’s the very first time he really talks to Rose!
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Rose is standing at the back of the ship, ready to jump because she feels so trapped in her life. Jack shows up and, instead of just shouting, he calmly explains that if she jumps, he is obligated to jump in after her to save her. It’s his clever way of talking her down by making her worry about his safety too.
