What [he] saw in his dream of her was the old [her], his best friend... Whose body was as lean as a boy's, [she] who was really his brother and sister, his teacher and his confidante. [she] who always understood everything and guided him past the really dumb mistakes of life and made him feel like everything was safe, if you were just smart enough and careful enough.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker remembers a loved one as a multifaceted guide and friend.
- In plain terms
- She was his friend, sibling, and teacher who made him feel safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep relationships provide safety and guidance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who made you feel safe?
- How do you remember friends?
Another view
The description relies on subjective memory of another person.
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