Ask Quote by E. L. Doctorow
“I began to ask two questions while I was reading a book that excited me: not only what was going to happen next, but how is this done? How is it that these words on the page make me feel the way I'm feeling? This is the line of inquiry that I think happens in a child's mind, without him even knowing he has aspirations as a writer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 1999
Curiosity drives reading: asking what happens next and how it feels deepens engagement and sparks creative ambition.
In simple terms: Ask what happens and why it feels that way.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity while reading.
Themes
curiosity
learning
creativity
Mood
inquisitive
reflective
Type
educational
literary
When to use this quote
- classroom reading
- book clubs
- creative writing workshops
- personal study
Key Concepts
narrative
empathy
aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does questioning enhance comprehension?
- What emotions do you notice while reading?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone feels the same emotional response.
