A woman grabbed my arm. "How much for the kid? They won't…
““A woman grabbed my arm. "How much for the kid? They won't let me on if I don't have a kid." "He's not for sale," I told her. "Everyone has a price," she said. "But clearly not everyone has a soul," said Poet.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A woman confronts a price for a child, highlighting moral values and the notion that not everyone can be bought.
In simple terms: Not everyone has a price; some have souls.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humanity beyond price.
Themes
morality
humanity
price
soul
conflict
Mood
dark
contemplative
Type
Grabbed:0
Historical fiction:0
Poetry:0
Ruta-sepetys:0
Salt-to-the-sea:0
Soul:1
Young adult:0
Grabbed Arm:0
Said Poet:0
Woman Grabbed:0
Told Price:0
When to use this quote
- street encounter
- dialogue writing
- character development
Key Concepts
ethics
social commentary
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the price represent?
- How do we value souls over money?
A Different Perspective
Price may be a metaphor, not literal.