Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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The optimist in me wants to believe sexuality will eventually become like handwriting: there’s no right way and wrong way to do it. We’re all just wired differently. It's also worth noting that when you meet someone, you never bother to ask if he’s right or left-handed. After all: does it really matter to anyone other than the person holding the pen?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sexuality should be accepted as a personal and unique aspect of individual identity, similar to handedness.
Jodi Picoult suggests that sexuality is a personal characteristic that varies from person to person, much like how individuals have different ways of writing. She emphasizes the importance of acceptance and understanding, arguing that just as we don't judge someone for being right or left-handed, we should not impose judgments on how people express their sexuality. The focus should be on the individual and their unique identity rather than conforming to societal norms.
Themes
SexualityAcceptanceIndividualityRelationshipsIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about sexual orientation at a university, this quote can highlight the importance of acceptance.
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