Ivy Walker Papa, I cannot see his color.
Most-quoted character in The Village (2004): in 22 of its 51 quotes
Most scenes with: Lucius Hunt (7), Edward Walker (3)
I know why you denied my sister. When I was younger, you used to hold my arm when I walked. Then suddenly you stopped. One day, I even tripped in your presence and nearly fell. I was faking, of course, but still you did not hold me. Sometimes we don't do things we want to do so that others will not know we want to do them.
More lines from Ivy Walker
8 quotes Ivy Walker Ivy Walker If he dies, all that is left of me will die with him.
Ivy Walker [singing to her sister Kitty]
Baby sleep, gently sleep / Life is long and love is deep. / Time will be sweet for thee / All the world to see. / Time to look around and know / How the shadows come and go, / How the breeze stirs the tree, / How the blossoms grow.
Ivy Walker I'm not going to tell you what your color is, so stop asking.
Ivy Walker We'll be safe, we have the magic rocks.
Ivy Walker My sister has found love... again.
Ivy Walker I'm back, Lucius.
Ivy Walker My sister cried alot. You wonder how I recognize you? Some people - just a handful, mind you - give off the tiniest color. It's faint. Like a haze. It's the only thing I ever see in the darkness. Papa has it, too. Do you wonder what your color is? Well, that I won't tell you. It's not ladylike to speak of such things. You shouldn't even have asked.
Scenes with Ivy Walker
13 scenes Ivy Walker When we are married, will you dance with me? I find dancing very agreeable. Why can you not say what is in your head?
Why can you not stop saying what is in yours? Why must you lead, when I want to lead? If I want to dance I will ask you to dance. If I want to speak I will open my mouth and speak. Everyone is forever plaguing me to speak further. Why? What good is it to tell you you are in my every thought from the time I wake? What good can come from my saying that I sometimes cannot think clearly or do my work properly? What gain can rise of my telling you the only time I feel fear as others do is when I think of you in harm? That is why I am on this porch, Ivy Walker. I fear for your safety before all others. And yes, I will dance with you on our wedding night.
Ivy...
Ivy Walker Yes, father.
Do your very best not to scream.
Ivy Walker [after Noah hands her some red berries]
Oh, berries! What a splendid present!
Be cautious. You are holding the bad color.
Ivy Walker [becomes worried, covers the berries with her hands]
This color attracts Those We Don't Speak Of. [to Noah] You ought not pick that color berry anymore.
Ivy Walker Your breathing has changed. What's wrong?
[to the elders]
Today at resting rock, Noah Percy handed Ivy Walker berries of the bad color. When asked where he had found these berries, for they were unlike any I have seen, he pointed to the drawing on Resting Rock. It is my knowledge that Noah has traveled into the woods on many occasions. It also confirms my belief that the creatures did not harm Noah because of his innocence, and they would let me through to fetch medicines.
Do you not wish you had your sight?
Ivy Walker I see the world, Lucius Hunt. Just not as you see it.
Ivy Walker How is it that you are so brave while the rest of us shake in our boots?
I don't think of what might happen, only what must be done.
You run like a boy.
Ivy Walker Thank you.
Ivy Walker Noah Percy come here this minute. You must go into the quiet room.
No, no I'll cry quarts.
Ivy Walker If you will not go into the quiet room we must strike a deal.
Capital idea.
Ivy Walker You must promise never to hit anyone ever again.
No, no hitting.
Ivy Walker Do you promise to keep this deal secret?
Like a church mouse.
Ivy Walker [They shake hands. Ivy points to her cheek. Noah kisses it]
The deal is struck.
Young Security Guard You're not allowed to go in there. Please return to your vehicle.
Ivy Walker What was that noise?
Young Security Guard What are you doing out here? How did you get here?
Ivy Walker Are you from the towns?
Young Security Guard Um, Where are you from?
Ivy Walker The woods.
Ivy Walker What is your name?
Young Security Guard Kevin.
Ivy Walker Kevin, you have kindness in your voice. I did not expect that.
Are you not angry you have no sight?
IVY I see the world, Lucius Hunt. Just not as you see it.
It is cold outside. You ought to go in.
IVY Why are you on this porch?
It is not safe.
IVY There are other porches. Do you find me too much of a tomboy? I do long to do boy things. Like that game the boys play at the stump. They put their backs to the woods, and see how long they can wait before getting scared. That's so exciting. I understand you hold the record. It will never be broken, they say.
It's just children's games.
IVY How is it you are brave when all the rest of us shake in our boots?
I do not worry about what will happen, only what needs to be done.
What do you know about your grandfather?
IVY He was the wealthiest man in the towns?
That he was, he had a gift for that. If he was given one dollar, in less than a fortnight, he would have turned it into five. You do not know of money. It is not part of our life here. Money can be a wicked thing. It can turn men's hearts black. Good men's hearts. My father could not see this, for all his gifts. He was a poor judge of a man's character. Your grandfather WAS a good man, Ivy. He had a laugh that could be heard three houses away. He used to hold my hand as I hold yours. He taught me strength, and showed me love, and told me to lead when others would only follow. Your grandfather, James Walker, died in his sleep. A man put a gun to his head and shot him while he dreamed. I tell you this so you will understand some of the reasons for my actions, and the actions of others. You are a strong one, Ivy. You lead when others would only follow. You see light, when there is only darkness. I trust you. I trust you among all others.
There did exist rumors of creatures in these woods. It is one of the history books I used to teach in the towns.
IVY The screams? From the woods?
We created those sounds.
IVY The Ceremony of Meat?
We remove it ourselves. An elder is always assigned.
IVY The drills... they are farce, too?
We did not want anyone to go to the towns, Ivy.
IVY What about the animals.... the skinned ones? Are the elders responsible for that, too?
I BELIEVE ONE of the elders is responsible. It will not happen again. There is no one in this village who has not lost someone irreplaceable, who has nt felt loss so deeply that they questioned the very merit of living at all. It is a darkness I wished... you would never know. Forgive us our silly lies, Ivy. They were not meant to harm.
IVY I am... sad for you, Papa. For all the elders.
On this paper has been written a tool of medicine. It is common in the towns. You will go... with two escorts. Follow the sounds of a stream. A half-day's journey will bring you to a hidden road. At this hidden road, the two escorts will wait as you continue. You alone will follow the road... and leave Covington Woods. You are to tell no one in the towns where we are... and return with haste. I cannot come with you. You gave your heart to this boy. He is in need. Are you ready to take this burden, which by right, is yours and yours alone?
