Quote by Neil Gaiman

He'd been a shy, quiet, bookish kid, and that had been painful; now he was a big dumb guy, and nobody expected him to be able to do anything more than move a sofa into the next room on his own.

He'd been a shy, quiet, bookish kid, and that had been painf

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's transformation from a shy and bookish child to a physically strong but underestimated individual. The speaker suggests that their previous quiet demeanor was challenging, suggesting discomfort. However, as they have grown into a physically larger person, society now perceives them as someone lacking intelligence or competence, assuming their sole ability lies in physical strength. In this short explanation, the quote captures the speaker's frustration with the limitations and expectations others impose solely based on their appearance and associated stereotypes.

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Prejudice

By Neil Gaiman

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