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“Southcott had recently attained her five-and-twentieth blessed birthday, of whom a prophetic private in the Life Guards had heralded the sublime appearance by announcing that arrangements were made for the swallowing” quote by Charles Dickens
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““Southcott had recently attained her five-and-twentieth blessed birthday, of whom a prophetic private in the Life Guards had heralded the sublime appearance by announcing that arrangements were made for the swallowing””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: Little Dorrit, Charles Dickens, 1855

A character’s age is highlighted with a prophetic, absurd twist, mocking social pretensions.

In simple terms: Age is exaggerated for comic effect.

Key Takeaway

Question absurdity in social rituals.

Themes

satire social commentary absurdity

Mood

wry mocking

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • Literary analysis
  • class critique
  • humor writing

Key Concepts

Victorian society prophecy ritome

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does exaggeration reveal social foibles?
  • What does the “swallowing” metaphor suggest?
A Different Perspective

The humor relies on cultural knowledge of the era.

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