And he took her hand and pressed her heart without knowing what is an actor. She took his hand in turn and put it on her heart, and he chanted: Do you love me? She answered in a faint voice that could hardly rise to her breath: You know that I love you .. And she hid her face in his chest and the boy was drunk with the euphoria of happiness, love and pride, and he did not know, and she did not know how their lips met. It was a long silence before it, as if they lost the sense of speech
In this passage from Victor Hugo's "Wretched," an intimate moment unfolds between two characters, symbolizing their deep emotional connection. The young man, unaware of his role as an actor in this scene of love, reaches out to the girl and expresses his feelings by asking if she loves him. The girl acknowledges her affection faintly, emphasizing the tenderness of the moment.
Their interactions are filled with unspoken emotions, showcasing a profound bond that transcends words. As she hides her face in his chest, both characters are enveloped in a sense of joy and pride that fuels their connection. The silence before their lips meet suggests a powerful understanding and an overwhelming rush of feelings that both are unable to articulate.
