“I was unfair to him, of course, but where would I have been without unfairness? In thrall, in harness. Young women need unfairness, it's one of their few defenses. They need their callousness, they need their ignorance. They walk in the dark, along the edges of high cliffs, humming to themselves, thinking themselves invulnerable.”
Quote by Margaret Atwood
Book:Cat's Eye
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Cat's Eye
Margaret Atwood's 'Cat's Eye' is a narrative that delves into the complexities of identity and the passage of time. The story is told from the perspective of an elderly woman, reflecting on her past and the lives of her former classmates. The novel intertwines multiple narratives, each character's story contributing to the overarching themes of self-discovery and the masks we wear throughout life. more
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