He folded his fear into a perfect rose. He held it out in the palm of his hand. She took it from him and put it in her hair.
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In "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, the act of folding fear into a rose symbolizes how people can transform their emotional struggles into something beautiful. The character's gesture of holding the rose, filled with fear yet crafted with care, illustrates the complexity of human emotions and the courage to confront them. By presenting this delicate creation to another person, it reflects vulnerability and a desire for connection.
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