Tears Quote by Susan Patron
““Tears came welling up behind her eyes for a second, then they went back inside for some other time, a sad time. A certain crevice of Lucky’s mind wondered if there is some kind of reservoir for tears where they are stored, because sometimes there are so many of them, pouring and pouring out.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo, 2003
The narrator imagines a hidden place in the mind where tears are stored, reflecting on the overwhelming nature of sadness.
In simple terms: Tears seem stored in a mental reservoir, showing deep sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor hidden sadness.
Themes
emotion
memory
imagination
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- creative writing
- mental health discussions
Key Concepts
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you store or release sadness?
- Can we compartmentalize emotions?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotions.
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