My mother was, for the most part, delighted with my brother and regarded him with the bemused curiosity of a brood hen discovering she has hatched a completely different species.
In "Me Talk Pretty One Day," David Sedaris reflects on his mother's relationship with his brother. She is largely pleased with him, viewing him with a mix of affection and bewilderment. This playful comparison to a hen suggests that his brother's unique qualities set him apart from the rest of the family, highlighting a sense of wonder and amusement in her observations.
The quote encapsulates the familial dynamics that Sedaris often explores in his work, where love is mixed with a degree of bewilderment. It illustrates how parents can marvel at the differences among their children, underscoring the complexity and diversity within family relationships.
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