Chick-lit Quote by Sarah Dessen
““Norman picked up a sketch, glanced at it, then put it back down on the table. "I saw Bea Williamson this morning," he said in a low voice. "Lurking about looking for cut glass." "Oh, of course," Mira said with a sigh. "Did she have it with her?" Norman nodded solemnly. "Yep. I swear, I think it's almost gotten ... bigger." Mira shook her head. "Not possible." "I'm serious," Norman said. "It's way big." I kept waiting for someone to expand on this, but since neither of them seemed about to, I asked, "What are you talking about?" They looked at each other. Then, Mira took a breath. "Bea Williamson's baby," she said quietly, as if someone could hear us, "has the biggest head you have ever seen." Norman nodded, seconding this. "A baby?" I said. "A big-headed baby," Mira corrected me. "You should see the cranium on this kid. It's mind-boggling.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dreamland, Sarah Dessen, 2010
A conversation reveals a baby with an unusually large head, highlighting surprise and disbelief.
In simple terms: A baby has an enormous head, shocking the speakers.
Key Takeaway
Notice and question unexpected details.
Themes
family
surprise
curiosity
health
communication
Mood
curious
concerned
Type
narrative
conversational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- medical checkups
- storytelling
- media reporting
Key Concepts
genetics
developmental anomalies
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about how we discuss abnormalities?
- How might the baby’s condition affect family dynamics?
A Different Perspective
May sensationalize medical conditions.
