Kids deserve the right to think that they can change the world.
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She fell asleep, and it was a sleep as thin as the night clouds, dotted with dreams that came and went like the stars.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote describes a fleeting and delicate state of dreaming, comparing it to the transient beauty of night clouds and stars.
In this quote by Lois Lowry, the act of falling asleep is portrayed as an ethereal experience, where dreams are ephemeral, much like the delicate clouds that drift across the night sky. It suggests that dreams, though vivid and enchanting, are momentary and often elusive, much like stars that appear briefly before fading away. The imagery evokes a sense of wonder and fragility, reminding us of the transient beauty of our thoughts and experiences during sleep.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a bedtime story, you might say, 'She fell asleep, and it was a sleep as thin as the night clouds, dotted with dreams that came and went like the stars.'
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