Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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So much of the language of love was like that: you devoured someone with your eyes, you drank in the sight of him, you swallowed him whole. Love was substance, broken down and beating through your bloodstream.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote describes the intense and consuming nature of love, illustrating how it becomes a vital part of one's being.
In this quote, Jodi Picoult captures the profound and immersive experience of love, likening it to a physical act of consuming and incorporating another person into oneself. Love is portrayed as something that transcends mere emotion; it becomes a vital element of life, intricately woven into one's very existence and vitality.
Themes
LoveIntensityPassionRelationshipConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one could highlight the consuming nature of love to emphasize the bond between partners.
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