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Coraline Quote by Neil Gaiman

“She smiled at Coraline, as if it had been a very long time since she had smiled and she had almost, but not quite, forgotten how.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“She smiled at Coraline, as if it had been a very long time since she had smiled and she had almost, but not quite, forgotten how.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Novel: Coraline, 2002

A character’s rare smile hints at deep, forgotten joy, suggesting longing and rediscovery.

In simple terms: A smile shows lost happiness resurfacing.

Key Takeaway

Notice subtle emotional cues.

Themes

literature emotion memory

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

reflective narrative

When to use this quote

  • reading analysis
  • creative writing
  • emotional intelligence

Key Concepts

nostalgia character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the smile reveal about the character?
  • How does forgotten joy affect the story?
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