Quote by John Cheever

When I remember my family, I always remember their backs. They were always indignantly leaving places.

When I remember my family, I always remember their backs. Th

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This quote suggests that the person's family had a tendency to walk away from places in a displeased or angry manner. Rather than focusing on their faces or interactions, the speaker's recollection consistently centers on their departing figures. This could imply a recurring pattern of dissatisfaction or disagreements within the family dynamics. It also highlights the lasting impression of tension or unresolved issues that the speaker carries in their memories of their family.

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