"I rolled myself up into a tight ball of resistance and it was thus that I went through my school years"
- Sigrid Undset
About this Quote
In this quote, Sigrid Undset explains her experience throughout her academic year as one of resistance. By rolling herself up into a tight ball, she is symbolically demonstrating how she closed herself off and secured herself from the difficulties and pressures of school. This resistance could be viewed as a defense mechanism, a method for her to deal with the problems she faced. It also suggests a sense of seclusion and detachment from her surroundings. Undset's usage of the word "hence" implies that this resistance was her chosen method of navigating through her academic year, highlighting the strength and determination she had to overcome the barriers she experienced.
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