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Finishing school Quote by Libba Bray

“Welcome to finishing school, Gemma. Learn to embroider, serve tea, curtsy. Oh, and by the way, you might be demolished in the night by a hideous winged creature from the roof.” quote by Libba Bray
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““Welcome to finishing school, Gemma. Learn to embroider, serve tea, curtsy. Oh, and by the way, you might be demolished in the night by a hideous winged creature from the roof.””

Libba Bray

About This Quote

Source Novel: “A Great and Terrible Beauty” by Libba Bray, 2009

The narrator humorously warns of a dangerous, fantastical threat amid mundane school life.

In simple terms: School life hides unexpected dangers.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert to hidden risks.

Themes

school danger fantasy

Mood

playful dark

Type

literary fantasy

When to use this quote

  • first day of school
  • nighttime safety
  • creative writing
  • role‑play games

Key Concepts

mythical creatures coming‑of‑age

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ‘winged creatures’ haunt your daily routine?
  • How do you prepare for unexpected challenges?
A Different Perspective

The threat may be metaphorical, representing internal fears.

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