I rather regretted that I did not myself have a sister who was a friend and with whom I could compare myself, the better to understand both my singularity and our commonality.
The quote from Sena Jeter Naslund's "Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer" expresses a sense of longing for a sisterly bond that could provide companionship. The speaker feels a lack of a sister figure in their life, someone with whom they could share experiences and emotions. This absence contributes to a feeling of isolation in their quest for self-understanding.
The reflection on sisterhood highlights the importance of relationships in shaping one's identity....