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Candy Quote by Sarah Addison Allen

“Josey shook her head, thinking, if Della Lee were a candy, she would be a SweeTart. Not the hard kind that broke your teeth, the chewy kind, the kind you had to work on and mull over, your eyes watering and your lips turning up into a smile you didn't want to give.” quote by Sarah Addison Allen
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““Josey shook her head, thinking, if Della Lee were a candy, she would be a SweeTart. Not the hard kind that broke your teeth, the chewy kind, the kind you had to work on and mull over, your eyes watering and your lips turning up into a smile you didn't want to give.””

Sarah Addison Allen

About This Quote

A character compares a person to a sweet candy that is chewy and requires effort to enjoy, suggesting depth and persistence.

In simple terms: Comparing a person to a complex candy.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate nuanced personalities.

Themes

metaphor character depth

Mood

thoughtful creative

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑growth
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

complexity effortful appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a person 'chewy' rather than 'hard'?
  • How does effort change perception?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify human traits.

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