My Sister's Keeper (Literary Techniques)

"A jewel is just a rock put under enormous heat and pressure. Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look"(152). The author chose to add this quote in the book because it describes every human being. It shows that every person is a jewel under pressure from their peers and everyday life and like diamonds unique people are found in unlikely places. I like this quote because it shows how different each person truly is. It also shows that you can't judge people because they are undergoing heat and pressure and you just need to get to know them. It is significant in this book because Kate is suffering Leukemia and is not perfect but the people around her who love her see past her imperfections and treat her normally. The people who pass and don't know Kate see sadness, but they are quick to judge because underneath she is a strong individual. Finally, this quote teaches me not to judge people and that everybody is unique.