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Hmm. Did you used to be smaller? About so high?’ He held…

“Hmm. Did you used to be smaller? About so high?’ He held out his hand three and a half feet above what now appeared to be the ground. ‘Er...yes? Um...some years ago?’ Neverfell was not sure what more to say. ‘That’s...normal, isn’t it? People getting bigger?’ ‘Yes, I suppose so.” quote by Frances Hardinge
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““Hmm. Did you used to be smaller? About so high?’ He held out his hand three and a half feet above what now appeared to be the ground. ‘Er...yes? Um...some years ago?’ Neverfell was not sure what more to say. ‘That’s...normal, isn’t it? People getting bigger?’ ‘Yes, I suppose so.””

Frances Hardinge

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 confronts surreal physical changes, questioning normalcy and identity in a fantastical setting.

In simple terms: Questioning identity amid strange changes.

Key Takeaway

Accept change and seek self‑understanding.

Themes

identity change normalcy

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

literary contemplative

When to use this quote

  • adolescent growth
  • science fiction
  • psychological thriller

Key Concepts

self‑discovery fantasy world

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define “normal”?
  • What does growth look like for you?
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