Different colors Quote by Kristin Cashore
““The baby watched him. The baby’s eyes soothed him. The nursemaid said it was unusual for a baby so young to have such focused eyes. “It’s not something to be happy about,” she warned, “a child with strange eyes.” Larch couldn’t find it within himself to worry. The nursemaid worried enough for two. Every morning she examined the baby’s eyes, as was the unspoken custom of all new parents in the seven kingdoms, and every morning she breathed more easily once she’d confirmed that nothing had changed. For the infant who fell asleep with both eyes the same color and woke with eyes of two different colors was a Graceling;””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 2008
A child’s unique eyes signal a hidden, powerful identity, prompting both awe and fear in those around.
In simple terms: Strange eyes reveal a secret power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect hidden abilities.
Themes
identity
power
fear
acceptance
Mood
curious
tense
Type
literary
fantasy
When to use this quote
- parenting
- royal courts
- secret societies
- self-discovery
Key Concepts
genetics
destiny
social stigma
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react to signs of difference?
- What responsibilities come with hidden gifts?
A Different Perspective
Power can isolate the bearer and provoke suspicion.
