Doubt Quote by Kate DiCamillo
![“I don't know what Alison [McGhee] thinks, but I very strongly doubt that we will ever see the parents of Bink or Gollie. However, I do think it would be fun to make Tony Fucile draw portraits of the parental units and have those portraits sitting on Bink's mantel or in Gollie's kitchen. Glowering…” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/279/kate-dicamillo-599_doubt_i-don-t-know-what-alison-mcghee-thinks-b_1323213.jpg)
“I don't know what Alison [McGhee] thinks, but I very strongly doubt that we will ever see the parents of Bink or Gollie. However, I do think it would be fun to make Tony Fucile draw portraits of the parental units and have those portraits sitting on Bink's mantel or in Gollie's kitchen. Glowering. A little.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Kate DiCamillo, The New Yorker, 2022
The speaker doubts seeing the parents of fictional characters, but imagines a playful artistic tribute by having another artist draw them for display.
In simple terms: Imagining a fun, artistic way to honor fictional characters' parents.
Key Takeaway
Consider creative ways to celebrate fictional worlds.
Themes
imagination
playfulness
art
fiction
Mood
lighthearted
inventive
Type
literary
artistic
fan
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- illustration workshops
- online fan communities
Key Concepts
creative tribute
fan art
character homage
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this suggest about our connection to fictional narratives?
- How can art deepen our engagement with stories?
A Different Perspective
The idea is whimsical and may not translate to all audiences.
![“[He] had the soul of a poet, and because of this, he liked very much to consider questions that had no answers.” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/972/kate-dicamillo-599_answers_he-had-the-soul-of-a-poet-and-because-of_48829.jpg)
