Chorus Quote by Wallace Stegner
““Actually I am pretty pregnant with the news Sid brought me, but glad we have not spread it. The girls look very happy. With their heads bound up in babushkas they might be out of the peasant chorus of a Russian opera. Any minute now we will sing and dance to the balalaika. Charity is tall and striking; Sally smaller, darker, quieter. One dazzles, the other warms. In a couple of hours I will need sympathy, but for now I like being washed by the wind.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Spectator Bird, 1978
A narrator reflects on impending news, juxtaposing personal calm with chaotic surroundings.
In simple terms: Calm amid looming change.
Key Takeaway
Stay present despite uncertainty.
Themes
news
anticipation
calm
nature
humanity
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
emotive
When to use this quote
- Personal journal
- creative writing class
- mindfulness retreat
Key Concepts
Narrative voice
symbolic imagery
contrast
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wind symbolize for the narrator?
- How does contrast shape emotional tone?
A Different Perspective
Calmness may be fragile before news hits.
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