Quote by Mavis Gallant

She was a pretty girl, with a pointed face and blue-black hair. But she was an untidy, a dusty sort of girl, and you felt that in a few years something might go wrong; she might get swollen ankles or grow a mustache.

She was a pretty girl, with a pointed face and blue-black ha

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's judgmental and superficial perspective towards the girl described. It highlights society's tendency to judge others based on their external appearances, while making assumptions about their future. The quote suggests a shallow and unfounded concern for the girl's physical appearance and the possibility of her facing beauty standards that may change negatively over time. It serves as a reminder of the unfair pressure placed on individuals to conform to societal expectations of beauty and the importance of valuing inner qualities over external attributes.

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Beauty Women Aging Dustiness Untidiness

By Mavis Gallant

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