The Goose Girl Man and the Natural World Quotes

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Quote #10

Sometimes it was too thin and slow to do more than loosen into still air, or so strong that it barely touched her skin before pushing itself away. Unlike a bird or horse, the wind was passionless; not thoughtful or playful, but often persuadable. (15.111)

Wind—unlike animals—doesn't come with passions and thoughts, but it can still speak to Ani. It's a powerful concept, and as Ani learns to listen to the wind more and more, she also learns how sometimes nature has its own way of communicating that has nothing to do with how humans speak, reason, and play.