Bonnets Quote by Kelley Armstrong
“I like Daniel. He takes care of you." I blinked. "Oh my God. Did you really just say that? He takes care of me?" Dad flushed. "I didn't mean it like-" "Takes care of me? Did I go to sleep and wake up in the nineteenth century?" I looked down at my jeans and T-shirt. "Ack! I can't go to school like this. Where's my corset? My bonnet?" Dad sighed as Mom walked in with her empty teacup. "What did I miss?" She said. "Dad's trying to marry me off to Daniel." I looked at him. "You know, if you offer him a new truck for a dowry, he might go for it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night, Kelley Armstrong, 2023
A humorous, anachronistic scene where a modern teen confronts a 19th‑century marriage arrangement, highlighting cultural clash and parental expectations.
In simple terms: A teen reacts to being forced into an old‑fashioned marriage.
Key Takeaway
Question the assumptions behind forced marriage.
Themes
culture clash
family pressure
anachronism
Mood
conflicted
amused
critical
Type
narrative
satirical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- teenage rebellion
- parent‑child dialogue
- historical satire
- modern vs. historical expectations
Key Concepts
social norms
generational conflict
identity
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance humor with serious topics?
- What would you do if faced with an unexpected cultural expectation?
A Different Perspective
The comedic tone may downplay the seriousness of forced marriage.
