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“He felt old at eleven. Amy” quote by Gordon Korman
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““He felt old at eleven. Amy””

Gordon Korman

About This Quote

Source Book: Swindle by Gordon Korman, 2008 (or similar youth novel)

A child feels prematurely aged, reflecting the burden of adult expectations placed on a young person

In simple terms: Feeling old too early

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address the pressures you face

Themes

youth identity growth

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

literary character‑development

When to use this quote

  • school life
  • family expectations
  • peer interactions

Key Concepts

premature maturity self‑perception social pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations make you feel older than your age?
  • How can you reclaim youthful perspective?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may stem from external pressures rather than actual maturity

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