Accepted Quote by Ransom Riggs
“Some of my favorite photos from the old days are of people who maybe didn't know how to smile. Maybe smiling in photos wasn't an accepted form of behavior back then. But the big eyes and the oversized dolls that people are carrying, and it's something about their hair - the anachronisms of these photos are really what creep me out.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, 2011
Nostalgic images reveal how cultural norms shape expression, making past smiles feel alien.
In simple terms: Old photos show different social norms.
Key Takeaway
Question how norms affect expression.
Themes
nostalgia
culture
expression
history
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- family albums
- historical research
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social anthropology
visual culture
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we find certain past behaviors unsettling?
- What does this say about changing norms?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may project modern bias onto past.
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