[about his alter-ego] I don't think Geraldine will be back. She was the girl of my dreams, and she carried me longer than my mother did.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes that his fictional character outlasted his mother in duration of care.
- In plain terms
- He says a made-up character took care of him longer than his mom.
- What can you take from it?
- Fictional personas can have profound personal impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do characters affect us?
- What gave you comfort growing up?
Another view
The statement is hyperbolic and humorous.
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