Ruth: Will the lifeboats be seated according to class? I hope they’re not too crowded.
Rose: Oh, Mother, shut up! Don’t you understand? The water is freezing and there aren’t enough boats. Not enough by half. Half the people on this ship are going to die.
Cal: Not the better half.
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 to show just how entitled and selfish Ruth stays until the very end. It’s a moment that really makes you feel for Rose.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
While the ship is literally sinking, Ruth is only worried about her own comfort and status. Rose finally snaps and tells her mother to “shut up,” explaining that half the people on the ship are going to die. Cal’s mean response that “not the better half” will die shows his true character.
