Does it ever stop? The wanting you?" "Even when I've just left ye. I want you so much my chest feels tight and my fingers ache with wanting to touch ye again.
Diana GabaldonRead
You are at some point exposed to a wonderful story, and you really want to know what happens next, so you learn to read in order to find out.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of reading as a means to satisfy curiosity and engage with stories.
Diana Gabaldon highlights the intrinsic motivation behind learning to read: the desire to uncover the unfolding of compelling narratives. This reflects how storytelling fosters a love for reading, as individuals become eager to explore and understand the world through literature, ultimately enriching their lives and expanding their knowledge.
Themes
ReadingStoriesEducationCuriosityLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a school setting when discussing the importance of literacy.
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