Children Quote by Charles Dickens
““it was such a curious corner in its acoustical properties, such a peculiar Ear of a place, that as Mr. Loory stood at the open window, looking for the father and daughter whose steps he heard, he fancied they would never approach. Not only would the echoes die away, as thought the steps had gone; but, echoes of other steps that never came would be heard in their stead, and would die away for good when they seemed close at hand. However, father and daughter did at last appear, and Miss Pross was ready at the street door to receive them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861
A character perceives a space with strange acoustics, imagining echoes of absent people, then reality arrives unexpectedly.
In simple terms: A strange room seems to echo sounds of people who never come, but they eventually appear.
Key Takeaway
Expect the unexpected in familiar places.
Themes
perception
anticipation
reality
surprise
Mood
curious
anticipatory
reflective
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- exploring old houses
- listening for footsteps
- waiting for loved ones
- dealing with anxiety
Key Concepts
acoustics
psychology
narrative tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How do our expectations shape what we hear?
- What does this reveal about fear of the unknown?
A Different Perspective
The description may overemphasize imagined sounds, ignoring practical explanations.
