Quote by Jean Rhys

She could give herself up to the written word as naturally as a good dancer to music or a fine swimmer to water. The only difficulty was that after finishing the last sentence she was left with a feeling at once hollow and uncomfortably full. Exactly like indigestion.

She could give herself up to the written word as naturally a

Summary

This quote highlights the effortless connection between the protagonist and writing. Just like a talented dancer or swimmer who effortlessly engages with their respective mediums, she effortlessly immerses herself in the written word. However, upon completing her writing, she experiences conflicting emotions. There's a sense of emptiness - the hollowness, possibly stemming from the end of a creative journey. Yet, there's also discomfort, much like indigestion, which suggests the complexity and mixed feelings that come with the completion of a writing piece.

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