Age Quote by Philippa Gregory
“I would play ball with Catherine, and hide and seek: Not a very challenging game in an open meadow, but she was still at the age where she believed that if she shut her eyes and buried her head under a shawl then she could not be seen.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, 2001
A child hides, believing that closing her eyes and covering herself will make her invisible, reflecting naive confidence in simple tricks.
In simple terms: A child thinks she can become unseen by covering herself.
Key Takeaway
Teach realistic limits of imagination.
Themes
childhood
imagination
naïveté
visibility
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- playtime
- parental guidance
- education
Key Concepts
psychology
development
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance imagination with reality?
- When does belief become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Children eventually learn that some things cannot be hidden.
