(Jack is trying to talk Rose out of jumping…)
Jack (to Rose): I’m telling you water that cold, like right down there it hits you like 1000 knives stabbing you all over your body. You can’t breathe. You can’t think. Least not about anything but the pain. Which is why I’m not looking forward to jumping 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 picked this because it’s a chilling parallel to Jack’s eventual fate. It’s a very intense moment that feels much heavier once you know how the movie ends.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Jack is trying to talk Rose out of jumping by describing exactly how freezing the North Atlantic water is. He compares it to “1000 knives stabbing you all over your body.” It’s a powerful piece of foreshadowing because, by the end of the film, we see this description come true for both of them.
