The important thing in life is to be honest with yourself

Shanie 2022-09-12 22:24:03

The tree spirit in the story tells three stories, the murderer prince who is loved by the people, the lonely pharmacist who saves the patient, and the invisible man who is ignored by others. People are complex, they won't always be good people, but they won't always do bad things. He was constantly changing, just like the invisible man who was ignored and was not happy after being seen again. Humans are complex and changeable!

The dryad in the story has been forcing the boy to tell the truth, to express his inner feelings. I would rather die than say it, but finally confess to myself! Being able to be honest with yourself and tell your secrets is the first step to accepting the truth and accepting yourself. Therefore, after expressing his inner reluctance, the boy can face his mother's departure calmly.

Before leaving, the mother said to the child, in the future, she will remember that she didn't listen to me because she was too angry today, don't regret it, I am always here. I recently realized a truth, how important it is for parents to understand their children's feelings! At that moment, I felt really blessed to have such a mother!

At the end of the story, the boy is looking at his mother's childhood picture book, and the tree spirit in his dream also accompanied his childhood mother! No, it should be said that she has been with her all the time, and her mother's eyes seemed to see the tree spirit when she left. This is an inheritance, but also a companionship of love.

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A Monster Calls quotes

  • [first lines]

    Conor: [having a nightmare] Mama! Mama!

    Conor: [waking] How does the story begin?

    The Monster: It begins like so many stories. With a boy, too old to be a kid. Too young to be a man. And a nightmare.

  • The Monster: [telling a story] "You may have the yew tree," said the parson. "I will preach sermons in your favor. I will do anything if it would only save my daughters."

    The Monster: "Would you give up everything you believed in?" said the apothecary.

    The Monster: [as the Parson] "If it would save them, I would give up everything."

    The Monster: [as the Apothecary] "Then there is nothing I can do to help you."