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Humor Quote by Brandon Sanderson

“Raoden regarded himself in a small piece of polished steel. His shirt was yellow dyed with blue stripes, his trousers were bright red, and his vest a sickly green. Over all, he looked like some kind of confused tropical bird. His only consolation was that as silly he looked, Galladon was much…” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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““Raoden regarded himself in a small piece of polished steel. His shirt was yellow dyed with blue stripes, his trousers were bright red, and his vest a sickly green. Over all, he looked like some kind of confused tropical bird. His only consolation was that as silly he looked, Galladon was much worse. The large, dark-skinned Dula looked down at his pink and light green clothing with a resigned expression. "Don't look so sour, Galladon." Raoden said with a laugh. "Aren't you Dulas supposed to be fond of garish clothing?“ "That's the aristocracy—the citizens and republicans. I'm a farmer; pink isn't exactly what I consider a flattering color."Then he looked up at Raoden with narrow eyes. "If you make even one comment about my resembling a kathari fruit, I will take off this tunic and hang you with it." Raoden chuckled. "Someday I'm going to find that scholar who told me all Dulas were even-tempered, then force him to spend a week locked in a room with you, my friend.””

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Rithmatist, 2013

Raoden’s vivid, mismatched clothing and banter with Galladon illustrate cultural clashes and personal identity within a fantastical setting.

In simple terms: Colorful attire shows cultural tension and humor.

Key Takeaway

Embrace individuality despite societal expectations.

Themes

identity culture humor conflict fantasy

Mood

playful ironic thoughtful

Type

literary character study

When to use this quote

  • court interactions
  • social gatherings
  • character introductions
  • world‑building scenes

Key Concepts

social norms personal expression class differences

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do clothing choices reflect status?
  • What does the banter reveal about their relationship?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper societal issues.

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