The Night Circus

by

Erin Morgenstern

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Poppet Murray Character Analysis

Winston Aidan Murray and Penelope Aislin Murray, better known as Widget and Poppet, were born in Le Cirque des Rêves on opening night. Poppet can see the future, as the time and place of the siblings’ birth somehow endowed them with supernatural powers. Besides performing in the circus, the twins play a significant role in its survival. Poppet foresees the destruction of the central bonfire, as well as the intervention of a young boy who she later identifies as Bailey Clarke. The twins make sure that Bailey is at the circus so that when the bonfire goes out, he can fulfill his destiny and re-light it. Once Bailey has re-lit the bonfire and the circus is safe from destruction, Poppet and Widget go to see Mr. A.H. to get his permission to take over Le Cirque des Rêves. The twins are a new generation who, along with Bailey, will continue to bring life to the circus without the competition endangering everyone around them.

Poppet Murray Quotes in The Night Circus

The The Night Circus quotes below are all either spoken by Poppet Murray or refer to Poppet Murray. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Rivalry and Competition Theme Icon
).
Part 3: Intersections Quotes

“You’re joking.”

“I’m not, I swear I’m not. I wanted to wait until I was sure it was the right thing to ask, the right thing to do, and I’m sure now. It’s important.”

“What do you mean? Important how?”

“I know you’re supposed to come with us. I know that part for certain.”

Related Characters: Poppet Murray (speaker), Bailey Clarke (speaker)
Related Symbols: The Bonfire
Page Number: 356
Explanation and Analysis:
Part 4: Incendiary Quotes

“But I’m not […] special. Not in the way they are. I’m not anyone important.”

“I know. You’re not destined or chosen, I wish I could tell you that you were if that would make it easier, but it’s not true. You’re in the right place at the right time, and you care enough to do what needs to be done. Sometimes that’s enough.”

Related Characters: Celia Bowen (speaker), Bailey Clarke (speaker), Widget Murray, Poppet Murray
Related Symbols: The Bonfire
Page Number: 478-479
Explanation and Analysis:
Part 5: Divination Quotes

“I’m not going to give you your memory back. I don’t know if I could even if I tried, though Widge could probably manage it. At this point, I don’t think you need that weight on you. I think looking forward will be better than looking back.”

Related Characters: Poppet Murray (speaker), Chandresh Lefevre, Ethan Barris, Lainie Burgess, Widget Murray, Bailey Clarke
Related Symbols: The Bonfire
Page Number: 498
Explanation and Analysis:
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Poppet Murray Quotes in The Night Circus

The The Night Circus quotes below are all either spoken by Poppet Murray or refer to Poppet Murray. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Rivalry and Competition Theme Icon
).
Part 3: Intersections Quotes

“You’re joking.”

“I’m not, I swear I’m not. I wanted to wait until I was sure it was the right thing to ask, the right thing to do, and I’m sure now. It’s important.”

“What do you mean? Important how?”

“I know you’re supposed to come with us. I know that part for certain.”

Related Characters: Poppet Murray (speaker), Bailey Clarke (speaker)
Related Symbols: The Bonfire
Page Number: 356
Explanation and Analysis:
Part 4: Incendiary Quotes

“But I’m not […] special. Not in the way they are. I’m not anyone important.”

“I know. You’re not destined or chosen, I wish I could tell you that you were if that would make it easier, but it’s not true. You’re in the right place at the right time, and you care enough to do what needs to be done. Sometimes that’s enough.”

Related Characters: Celia Bowen (speaker), Bailey Clarke (speaker), Widget Murray, Poppet Murray
Related Symbols: The Bonfire
Page Number: 478-479
Explanation and Analysis:
Part 5: Divination Quotes

“I’m not going to give you your memory back. I don’t know if I could even if I tried, though Widge could probably manage it. At this point, I don’t think you need that weight on you. I think looking forward will be better than looking back.”

Related Characters: Poppet Murray (speaker), Chandresh Lefevre, Ethan Barris, Lainie Burgess, Widget Murray, Bailey Clarke
Related Symbols: The Bonfire
Page Number: 498
Explanation and Analysis: