Christmas Quote by Charles Dickens
““She was very pretty: exceedingly pretty. With a dimpled, surprised-looking, capital face; a ripe little mouth, that seemed made to be kissed — as no doubt it was; all kinds of good little dots about her chin, that melted into one another when she laughed; and the sunniest pair of eyes you ever saw in any little creature's head. Altogether she was what you would have called provoking, you know; but satisfactory, too. Oh, perfectly satisfactory.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, Charles Dickens, 1861
A young woman is described with vivid, admiring detail, highlighting both her beauty and the speaker’s mixed feelings of provocation and satisfaction.
In simple terms: She is beautiful and both provocative and satisfying.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate complex attractiveness.
Themes
beauty
provocation
satisfaction
Mood
admiring
thoughtful
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- first impressions
- romantic interest
- character analysis
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does appearance influence judgment?
- Can provocation be positive?
A Different Perspective
Physical description may overlook deeper traits.
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