Lady Quote by Charles Dickens
““The lady carried upon her upper lip certain reddish demonstrations, which, if the imagination had been assisted by her attire, might have been mistaken for a beard. These were, however, in all probability, nothing more than eyelashes in a wrong place, as the eyes of Miss Brass were quite free from any such natural impertinencies. In complexion Miss Brass was sallow - rather a dirty sallow, so to speak - but this hue was agreeably relieved by the healthy glow which mantled in the extreme tip of her laughing nose.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Pickwick Papers, 1836
A character’s exaggerated facial description satirizes social pretensions and physical quirks.
In simple terms: The description mocks how people focus on oddities.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond superficial traits.
Themes
satire
appearance
social critique
Mood
ironic
playful
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- social commentary
- character study
Key Concepts
characterization
humor
class perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about Victorian attitudes to beauty?
- How does humor expose bias?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce stereotypes if taken literally.
