Appetite Quote by Charles Dickens
““All through dinner, Flora combined her present appetite for eating and drinking with her past appetite for romantic love, in a way that made Clennam afraid to lift his eyes from his plate; since he could not look towards her without receiving some glance of mysterious meaning or warning, as if they were engaged in a plot.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, 1846
Flora’s mixed signals of desire and warning make Clennam uneasy, fearing hidden intentions.
In simple terms: Flora’s behavior confuses Clennam.
Key Takeaway
Beware of mixed signals.
Themes
communication
romance
trust
Mood
uneasy
curious
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- dinner conversation
- first impressions
- courtship
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret ambiguous cues?
- What assumptions do you make about others’ motives?
A Different Perspective
Clennam’s fear may stem from his own insecurities, not her intent.
