Sometimes, on a very clear night,' the BFG said, 'and if I is swiggling my ears in the right direction' – and here he swivelled his great ears upwards so they were facing the ceiling – 'if I is swiggling them like this and the night is very clear, I is sometimes hearing faraway music coming from the stars in the sky.' A queer little shiver passed through Sophie's body. She sat very quiet, waiting for more.
In "The BFG" by Roald Dahl, the story reveals a magical element of the giant's abilities. The BFG describes how, on particularly clear nights, he can listen to music from the stars by swiveling his enormous ears in the right direction. This enchanting ability captures Sophie's attention, filling her with a delightful curiosity about the wonders of the universe.
The moment underscores the theme of wonder and imagination that runs throughout...
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