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Cheese Quote by Bret Easton Ellis

“The only cheese I have in the apartment is a wedge of Brie in the refrigerator and before leaving I place the entire slice--it’s a really big rat--along with a sun-dried tomato and a sprinkling of dill, delicately on the trap, setting it.” quote by Bret Easton Ellis
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““The only cheese I have in the apartment is a wedge of Brie in the refrigerator and before leaving I place the entire slice--it’s a really big rat--along with a sun-dried tomato and a sprinkling of dill, delicately on the trap, setting it.””

Bret Easton Ellis

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Cheese Trap” in collection “The Shards” 2018

A mundane act becomes a symbolic trap, blending humor with dark undertones.

In simple terms: A simple act hides deeper meaning.

Key Takeaway

Notice hidden motives in everyday actions.

Themes

absurdity dark humor symbolism

Mood

dark ironic

Type

fictional satirical

When to use this quote

  • kitchen routines
  • prank planning
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the trap represent?
  • How does humor reveal darker truths?
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