Clara Eyebrows Quote by Aldous Huxley
““True, Clara's eyebrows didn't meet. But she was really too pneumatic. Whereas Fifi and Joanna were absolutely right. Plump, blonde, not too large...And it was that great lout, Tom Kawaguchi, who now took the seat between them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Beautiful and the Damned, 1922
A character description highlighting physical traits and social dynamics, implying superficial judgments.
In simple terms: Physical description reveals social perception.
Key Takeaway
Notice how appearance shapes interaction.
Themes
appearance
social perception
characterization
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- character study
- visual description
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does appearance influence first impressions?
- What deeper traits are ignored?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper qualities beyond looks.
