Claire's hands moved when she talked, rising long and white in the air, as though she would catch the future between them and give it shape, would hand Jamie her thoughts as she spoke them, smooth and polished objects, bits of sculptured air.
In the excerpt from "The Fiery Cross" by Diana Gabaldon, Claire is depicted as an expressive individual whose gestures accompany her speech. Her long, white hands articulate her thoughts as if she is trying to mold the future directly through her movements. This imagery suggests a deep connection between her physical expression and her mental process.
As she speaks, Claire seems to be offering her ideas to Jamie, presenting her thoughts...
