The quote “open your eyes and see what you can see with them before they close forever” from Etienne’s and Henri’s broadcasts can be said to relate to many different charcters and situtions in the novel.
What are some meanings you see this quote having so far?
Which characters seem to do the best job of living by this quote?
I believe that the quote possesses a few different meanings. Throughout the book my belief in what the quote meant evolved. One way I interpreted the quote was that you should experience as many cultures and people as you can before you pass away. During the book I saw the meaning of the quote possibly being about someone needing to absorbe as much they can beforre about other people, thier lives and thier perspectives before they become set in their ways and thier hearts harden. I believe that the quote could literally mean, In Marie-Laure’s situation, to take in as many sights the world …show more content…
In ancient Egypt the snail was a symbol of a life unfolding and expanding. Their shells help protect them from predators, while also being their home. Wherever they fo they have their homes with them. Marie-Laure has always had a home, so far, when she has had to travel. She had her home in Paris with her father and then she made Etienne’s house into her home after a little while. Her homes have been her safe place and safety. In Paris, it was where she knew by heart and sight since she saw it before she went blind. Etienne’s house was safe because of the hidden compartment in the wardrobe, located in her grandfather’s old room, that led to the attic. She and her great uncle went up to the attic in order to safely broadcast numbers, music and important announcements such as, birthdays, engagements, and baptisms. When Von Rumpel stalks around Etienne’s house, it is the wardrobe compartment and attic that she uses to hide. The trip wire Etienne set up is how she knew Von Rumpel was in the
What are some meanings you see this quote having so far?
Which characters seem to do the best job of living by this quote?
I believe that the quote possesses a few different meanings. Throughout the book my belief in what the quote meant evolved. One way I interpreted the quote was that you should experience as many cultures and people as you can before you pass away. During the book I saw the meaning of the quote possibly being about someone needing to absorbe as much they can beforre about other people, thier lives and thier perspectives before they become set in their ways and thier hearts harden. I believe that the quote could literally mean, In Marie-Laure’s situation, to take in as many sights the world …show more content…
In ancient Egypt the snail was a symbol of a life unfolding and expanding. Their shells help protect them from predators, while also being their home. Wherever they fo they have their homes with them. Marie-Laure has always had a home, so far, when she has had to travel. She had her home in Paris with her father and then she made Etienne’s house into her home after a little while. Her homes have been her safe place and safety. In Paris, it was where she knew by heart and sight since she saw it before she went blind. Etienne’s house was safe because of the hidden compartment in the wardrobe, located in her grandfather’s old room, that led to the attic. She and her great uncle went up to the attic in order to safely broadcast numbers, music and important announcements such as, birthdays, engagements, and baptisms. When Von Rumpel stalks around Etienne’s house, it is the wardrobe compartment and attic that she uses to hide. The trip wire Etienne set up is how she knew Von Rumpel was in the