Crime Quote by Catherine Aird
““He did his best to explain this to Inspector Sloan afterwards. 'A funny feeling, sir.' 'Yes?' Funny feelings were not encouraged at Berebury Police Station.””
About This Quote
A character tries to convey an odd, unsettling sensation to a skeptical authority, highlighting tension between personal experience and institutional expectations.
In simple terms: Personal intuition clashes with bureaucratic norms.
Key Takeaway
Authority often dismisses subjective feelings.
Themes
authority
intuition
tension
bureaucracy
communication
Mood
uneasy
wry
tense
Type
dialogue
narrative excerpt
When to use this quote
- police interrogation
- personal confession
- unusual emotional state
Key Concepts
subjective experience
institutional pressure
Practical Applications
- writing dialogue
- character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do institutions handle non‑standard emotional reports?
- What does the phrase 'funny feeling' suggest about the character's state?
