Queen Quote by Charles Dickens
““authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only. There were a king with a large jaw and a queen with a plain face, on the throne of England;””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, 1859
The narrator emphasizes extreme comparison, describing a king and queen with exaggerated traits.
In simple terms: Extreme language highlights differences.
Key Takeaway
Beware hyperbole in description.
Themes
comparison
exaggeration
characterization
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
literary
historical
When to use this quote
- political commentary
- character analysis
- writing critique
Key Concepts
literary style
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- Why use superlatives for effect?
- What does this reveal about power?
