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“ON JUNE 28, 1969, THE WEATHER WAS HOT, EIGHTY-SEVEN DEGREES, UNUSUAL FOR THE TIME OF YEAR. NEW YORK CITY GREW STEAMY, AS IF THE HEAT ROSE FROM ITS CORE.” quote by Alice Hoffman
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““ON JUNE 28, 1969, THE WEATHER WAS HOT, EIGHTY-SEVEN DEGREES, UNUSUAL FOR THE TIME OF YEAR. NEW YORK CITY GREW STEAMY, AS IF THE HEAT ROSE FROM ITS CORE.””

Alice Hoffman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The World According to Garp, 1978

A vivid description of an unusually hot day in New York City.

In simple terms: Heat intensifies city atmosphere.

Key Takeaway

Observe how weather shapes mood.

Themes

weather city heat

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

descriptive evocative

When to use this quote

  • summer travel
  • city planning
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

temperature urban life climate perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does extreme weather affect daily life?
  • What memories does this evoke?
A Different Perspective

Heat can distort perception of normal conditions.

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