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“But the man continuing to exclaim, "Down, Evremonde!" the face of Evremonde is for a moment turned towards him. Evremonde then sees the Spy, and looks attentively at him, and goes his way.” quote by Charles Dickens
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““But the man continuing to exclaim, "Down, Evremonde!" the face of Evremonde is for a moment turned towards him. Evremonde then sees the Spy, and looks attentively at him, and goes his way.””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character’s reaction to a spy reveals fleeting attention and the fleeting nature of perception.

In simple terms: Brief attention shifts when something unexpected appears.

Key Takeaway

Stay aware of subtle cues.

Themes

perception attention surprise character interaction

Mood

analytical curious

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • reading literature
  • observing social interactions
  • detecting hidden motives

Key Concepts

psychology of attention narrative tension character dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the spy symbolize?
  • How does attention affect judgment?
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