Good sister Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Be a good girl," she said. "I hope you'll be a good sister to Laura. I know you try to be." I nodded. I didn't know what to say. I felt I was the victim of an injustice: why was it always me who was supposed to be a good sister to Laura, instead of the other way around? Surely my mother loved Laura more than she loved me.””
About This Quote
A girl feels pressured to be a good sister, questioning why she bears the burden while her mother seems to favor her sibling.
In simple terms: She feels unfairly burdened as a sister.
Key Takeaway
Address unequal family expectations.
Themes
family dynamics
burden
justice
Mood
empathetic
conflicted
Type
psychological
relational
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- personal boundaries
- emotional health
Key Concepts
sibling relationships
parental favoritism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you feel responsible?
- How can you communicate your feelings?
A Different Perspective
Family roles can be deeply ingrained and hard to change.
