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Changing Quote by Lois Lowry

“He’s changing, isn’t he?” Matty replied, startling himself, because he had not spelled it out in his mind before, had not said it aloud yet, yet here it was, and he was saying it to Jean. He felt an odd sense of relief. Jean began to cry softly. “Yes,” she said. “He has traded his deepest self.” quote by Lois Lowry
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““He’s changing, isn’t he?” Matty replied, startling himself, because he had not spelled it out in his mind before, had not said it aloud yet, yet here it was, and he was saying it to Jean. He felt an odd sense of relief. Jean began to cry softly. “Yes,” she said. “He has traded his deepest self.””

Lois Lowry

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Giver, Lois Lowry, 1993

A character confronts a profound personal change, feeling relief and emotional release as he acknowledges his transformation.

In simple terms: Acknowledging change brings relief and emotional release.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and verbalize personal change.

Themes

identity emotional growth relationships

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal confession
  • emotional support
  • relationship dynamics

Key Concepts

self-awareness transformation communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does speaking a truth affect your feelings?
  • What does relief reveal about acceptance?
A Different Perspective

Change can be unsettling and may cause fear of the unknown.

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