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“Mrs. Bantry reflected a minute and then applied an urgent conjugal elbow to her sleeping spouse.” quote by Agatha Christie
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““Mrs. Bantry reflected a minute and then applied an urgent conjugal elbow to her sleeping spouse.””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, 1926

A wife briefly pauses, then jolts her husband awake with an urgent, intimate nudge.

In simple terms: She quickly wakes her husband.

Key Takeaway

Act promptly when urgency arises.

Themes

marriage urgency communication

Mood

playful tense

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • domestic routine
  • emergency
  • wake‑up call
  • family interaction

Key Concepts

interpersonal dynamics social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is a gentle push insufficient?
  • How do cultural expectations shape such actions?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as intrusive or overly dramatic in a calm setting.

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