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“Twelve times did the iron register of time beat on the sonorous bell-metal, summoning the ghosts to rise, and walk their nightly round. - In plainer language, it was twelve o'clock...” quote by Henry Fielding
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““Twelve times did the iron register of time beat on the sonorous bell-metal, summoning the ghosts to rise, and walk their nightly round. - In plainer language, it was twelve o'clock...””

Henry Fielding

About This Quote

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

A clock striking twelve summons spirits to awaken and begin their nightly patrol.

In simple terms: Midnight calls ghosts to start their night.

Key Takeaway

Recognize symbolic moments that signal change.

Themes

mystery supernatural time ritual

Mood

eerie thoughtful poetic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • haunted houses
  • night watches
  • rituals
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

symbolism night cycle mythic narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does midnight represent in your life?
  • How do rituals shape perception of time?
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