The White Darkness Sex and Sexuality Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

This was what I wanted: the quaint, chivalric chastity of my beloved Edwardian. . . (12.99)

Part of the reason Sym sees Titus as a good love interest is the fact that he's unavailable. For one thing, he's dead. But even when he was alive, he was from a more laced-up culture.

Quote #8

How do you do it in the Antarctic is this: First you have to take off your overmitts, then your big jacket, then your quilted shell jacket, then your fleece jacket and glove liners, your neck gaiter and body bib […]. (18.10)

Sex scenes in Antarctica are decidedly not hot. Which isn't exactly surprising, given the environment.

Quote #9

"Wow! God, I'm sorry! Fourteen! God! All the men at Aurora were trying to pluck up the nerve to ask you out." (23.56)

Even though Sym feels immature on the inside, it sounds like she is perceived by others as totally dateable. Interesting, right? What do you make of this disconnect? Does it change your assessment of Sym at all?