“Grant her a rough patch from
twelve to seventeen. Let her draw horses and be interested in Barbies for much
too long, for childhood is short- a Tiger Flower blooming Magenta for one day”
(262).
This
is a quote said by Ms. Fey, referring to her daughter. It is writing in the
Chapter called The Mother’s Prayer for its Daughter in which Tina Fey talks
about all the things she hopes for her toddling child. This quote, along with
the whole chapter, stands out because it shows how much Ms. Fey cares for her
daughter. This quote is important because it shows the relationship Tina Fey
has with her child and how much she enjoys spending time with her. It also
depicts the innocence Ms. Fey’s daughter has at the time, and how Ms. Fey would
like her to keep that innocence as long as possible.
The
statement, “for childhood is short- a Tiger flower blooming magenta for one
day” (262), is an example of a metaphor. It compares childhood to the blooming
of a flower. Not only does this metaphor compare the length of time of these
two events, but also the beauty of them. It shows that, like the blooming of a
flower, childhood is short and magical. Because it goes by quickly, a blooming
flower is something easy to miss. This quote shows that Tina Fey is worried
that, with her busy job, she might miss the magical moments in her daughter’s
life.
This
quote is also important to the plot of the book because it characterizes Tina Fey.
This quote shows that childhood is important to her, which is a characteristic
of a good mother. The fact that Tina Fey values childhood shows that she is
somewhat of a child herself, which probably contributes to her sense of humor
and makes her such a successful comedian.
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