Absurdity Quote by Roald Dahl
“She might even be your lovely school-teacher who is reading these words to you at this very moment. Look carefully at that teacher. Perhaps she is smiling at the absurdity of such a suggestion. Don't let that put you off. It could be part of cleverness. I am not, of course, telling you for one second that your teacher actually is a witch. All I am saying is that she might be one. It is most unlikely. But--here comes the big "but"--not impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The BFG by Roald Dahl, 1982
The speaker playfully suggests that a familiar authority figure could be secretly magical, urging openness to imagination while acknowledging improbability.
In simple terms: A teacher might secretly be a witch, but it's unlikely.
Key Takeaway
Consider possibilities beyond appearances.
Themes
imagination
playfulness
skepticism
Mood
lighthearted
curious
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- classroom
- storytelling
- creative thinking
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
fantasy
identity
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What would change if you imagined ordinary people as magical?
- How does humor affect our willingness to entertain the improbable?
A Different Perspective
The claim is whimsical and not meant as literal belief.
