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“Gracious ignored him. "A farmer's daughter, she was, though back then every girl was a farmer's daughter. Or a farmer. She had long hair like rope, and a nose. All her eyes were blue and she had a smile like a radiant hole in the ground, with teeth. God, she was beautiful." "She sounds…” quote by Derek Landy
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““Gracious ignored him. "A farmer's daughter, she was, though back then every girl was a farmer's daughter. Or a farmer. She had long hair like rope, and a nose. All her eyes were blue and she had a smile like a radiant hole in the ground, with teeth. God, she was beautiful." "She sounds terrifying," said Donegan. "Hush, you. I will hear no bad word spoken of your sister.””

Derek Landy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Rook, 2012

A character is described with vivid, contradictory beauty, highlighting both admiration and fear, while protecting a sibling from harm.

In simple terms: Beauty can be both admired and feared; protect loved ones.

Key Takeaway

Recognize complex beauty and defend family.

Themes

beauty fear protection

Mood

reflective protective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • protecting siblings
  • narrative description
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

characterization family loyalty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance admiration with fear?
  • What does protecting a sibling reveal about you?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on physical description may overlook inner qualities.

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