Abominable Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
““The abominable goth!" he cried.””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1902
An exclamation shows intense emotional reaction to a shocking event.
In simple terms: Strong reaction to horror.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge intense feelings.
Themes
emotion
drama
surprise
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
literary
expressive
When to use this quote
- reading horror
- film critique
- theatre performance
Key Concepts
literature
characterization
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we use dramatic language?
- What effect does this have on the audience?
A Different Perspective
Exaggerated language can distort reality.
