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"It’s like a dream, but it’s not a dream."

"You can’t just stand there and let the world fall down around you."

A woman stands on a rooftop overlooking a gray cityscape, her determined gaze reflecting the urgency of the quote, You can’t just stand there and let the world fall down around you.

"The only thing that you can rely on is the way things change."

A black-and-white image of a bustling city street at dusk, with silhouetted figures walking amidst illuminated buildings, reflecting the theme of change and transition.

"I felt a sense of safety in things that were beautiful."

A beautifully ornate golden box sits on a refined dresser, illuminated by soft light filtering through elegant curtains, evoking a sense of safety in beauty.

"What you love, and what you hate, is what defines you."

A close-up illustration of a woman with long dark hair, gazing thoughtfully to the side. A quote about love and hate defining us is visible on a note beside her.

"Sometimes I think if I could just be with Theo, I’d be happy."

A serene figure with a face composed of green tones and vibrant yellow leaves, embodying a connection to nature, reflecting the longing expressed in the quote about happiness with Theo.

"Life is a long, tangled journey—and we’re all just trying to find our way."

"Beauty is a thing that you can’t define, but you know it when you see it."

A sparkling chandelier hangs from a blooming tree, surrounded by vibrant flowers, with a serene lake reflecting a colorful sunset, evoking the essence of beauty.

"The past is a vast country, and it still lives within me."

"Sometimes it’s not the things we do, but the things we don’t do that haunt us."

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Genres Featured In The Goldfinch

Literary Fiction (Major)

Coming-of-Age (Prominent)

Psychological Thriller (Notable)

Historical Fiction (Sub-Genre)

Mystery (Sub-Genre)

Themes Featured In The Goldfinch

Loss and Grief (Major)

Identity and Self-Discovery (Significant)

Art and Beauty (Moderate)

Fate and chance (Noticable)

Friendship and Loyalty (Moderate)

Isolation and Alienation (Significant)

Crime and Morality (Significant)

Tones In The Goldfinch

Melancholic (Strong)

Nostalgic (Moderate)

Dark (Very Strong)

Reflective (Noticable)

Hopeful (Mild)

Tense (Moderate)

Bittersweet (Strong)

Angst-ridden (Very Strong)

Vivid (Noticable)

Somber (Strong)

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