What about you, Ellen?' he asked. 'What does music mean to…
““What about you, Ellen?' he asked. 'What does music mean to you?' It was a while before she answered. 'When I was at school... quite little still... there was a girl there who had perfect pitch and a lovely voice and she played the piano. I used to hear people talking about her.' She paused, lacing her fingers together. '"She's musical," they used to say, "Deirdre's musical," and it was as if they'd said: "She's angelic." That's how it seemed to me to be musical: to be angelic.' Isaac turned to her. 'My God, Ellen,' he said huskily, 'it is you who are angelic. If there's anyone in the world who is angelic it is you.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character is praised for an ethereal, angelic quality, equating musical talent with spiritual purity.
In simple terms: Music is linked to angelic beauty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cherish the angelic in others.
Themes
beauty
music
spirituality
Mood
tender
reverent
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic admiration
- personal affirmation
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
idealization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define 'angelic' in people?
- Can admiration become unrealistic?
A Different Perspective
Angelical praise may overlook human flaws.