Quote by John Green

To find Margo Roth Spiegelman, you must become Margo Roth Spiegelman. And I had done many of the things she might have done: I had engineered a most unlikely prom coupling. I had quieted the hounds of caste warfare. I had come to feel comfortable inside the rat-infested haunted house where she did her best thinking. I had seen. I had listened. But I could not yet become the wounded person.

To find Margo Roth Spiegelman, you must become Margo Roth Sp

Summary

In this quote from the novel "Paper Towns" by John Green, the speaker reflects on their unsuccessful attempt to understand and find Margo Roth Spiegelman, a mysterious and elusive character. The quote suggests that the speaker has tried to emulate Margo's actions and experiences, immersing themselves in her world. However, despite their efforts to understand her, they are unable to comprehend the pain or emotional turmoil Margo is going through. This quote highlights the challenges of truly understanding and connecting with another person's innermost feelings and struggles.

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John Green Paper Towns Margo Roth Spiegelman Quentin Jacobsen

By John Green

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