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The very feel of her hand, even through its glove, was…

“The very feel of her hand, even through its glove, was reassuring; it was the sort of hand, he thought, that children would like to hold in the dark.” quote by Elizabeth von Arnim
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““The very feel of her hand, even through its glove, was reassuring; it was the sort of hand, he thought, that children would like to hold in the dark.””

Elizabeth von Arnim

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A gentle, reassuring hand offers comfort, especially in darkness, symbolizing safety and trust.

In simple terms: A comforting hand feels safe in the dark.

Key Takeaway

Seek comforting connections in uncertainty.

Themes

comfort trust security darkness

Mood

warm reassuring

Type

fiction literary emotive

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • psychological comfort
  • parent‑child relationships

Key Concepts

symbolism human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a comforting touch represent?
  • How do we find safety in darkness?
A Different Perspective

Comfort may be fleeting or illusory.

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