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“this as a pleasing testimony to the strength of the close working relationship we had once had. For a little while after that, I recall, Miss Kenton went on talking more generally about her husband, who is to retire soon, a little early on account of poor health, and of her daughter, who is now…” quote by Kazuo Ishiguro
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““this as a pleasing testimony to the strength of the close working relationship we had once had. For a little while after that, I recall, Miss Kenton went on talking more generally about her husband, who is to retire soon, a little early on account of poor health, and of her daughter, who is now married and expecting a child in the autumn. In fact, Miss Kenton gave me her daughter’s address in Dorset, and I must say, I was rather flattered to””

Kazuo Ishiguro

About This Quote

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

The narrator reflects on a past close working relationship, mentioning personal details about Miss Kenton’s family and feeling flattered by her sharing an address.

In simple terms: Recalling a past professional bond and personal connections.

Key Takeaway

Value professional relationships and personal gestures.

Themes

memory professional relationships personal connection

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary character-driven

When to use this quote

  • career reflection
  • networking
  • personal storytelling

Key Concepts

nostalgia character development interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about the narrator’s values?
  • How do personal details affect professional ties?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on memory may distort facts.

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