...he glanced at the stranger in the seat beside him and tried to remember when she used to be his daughter.
In "The Tenth Circle" by Jodi Picoult, a father reflects deeply on his relationship with his daughter, feeling a profound sense of loss and disconnection. As he observes her sitting next to him, he struggles to reconcile the person she has become with the child he once knew. This moment underscores the complexities of familial relationships and the emotional turmoil that can arise as children grow and change.
The quote captures a poignant realization of how time and circumstances can alter perceptions and bonds between family members. The father's struggle highlights the universal theme of parent-child relationships, evoking empathy and contemplation about the nature of love, loss, and memory as he reminisces about better times.
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