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Marguerite Quote by Lillian Marek

“That is the kind of people they knew, Marguerite and her father—artists, writers, musicians.” She gave a dismissive sniff.” quote by Lillian Marek
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““That is the kind of people they knew, Marguerite and her father—artists, writers, musicians.” She gave a dismissive sniff.””

Lillian Marek

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Lost Garden, 2015

The narrator dismisses a group of artistic people, indicating prejudice and social hierarchy.

In simple terms: Dismissal shows bias.

Key Takeaway

Challenge assumptions about others.

Themes

prejudice art social class

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • art exhibitions
  • family gatherings
  • academic circles
  • media reviews

Key Concepts

cultural capital elitism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What biases affect your judgments?
  • How can you appreciate diverse backgrounds?
A Different Perspective

Not all artistic circles are elitist.

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