Ending Quote by Lois Lowry
““A lot of people I know would hate that ending, but not me. I loved it. Mainly because I got to make the book happy. I decided they made it. They made it to the past. I decided the past was our world, and the future was their world. It was parallel worlds.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry, 1993
The narrator enjoys a story ending that resolves positively, emphasizing the power of choice in shaping parallel worlds and futures.
In simple terms: Loving happy endings and the power of choice.
Key Takeaway
Value agency in shaping outcomes.
Themes
choice
parallel worlds
hope
Mood
hopeful
reflective
creative
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- personal decisions
- creative writing
- worldbuilding
Key Concepts
narrative structure
agency
future planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an ending satisfying for you?
- How do you view alternate possibilities?
A Different Perspective
Not all endings satisfy everyone; personal taste varies.
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