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“At times like these, she thought, it was probably a good idea to carry a small hand puppet.” quote by Lorrie Moore
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““At times like these, she thought, it was probably a good idea to carry a small hand puppet.””

Lorrie Moore

About This Quote

A character considers using a hand puppet for comfort or distraction in a tense moment.

In simple terms: She thinks a puppet might help cope.

Key Takeaway

Use simple tools for emotional relief.

Themes

comfort imagination coping creativity

Mood

lighthearted introspective

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • stressful situations
  • loneliness
  • performance
  • therapy
  • childhood play

Key Concepts

literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you turned to a simple object for comfort?
  • Can playfulness aid serious decisions?
A Different Perspective

May trivialize deeper emotional needs.

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