Burning inside Quote by Charles Dickens
““The master of this shop was sitting at the door in his shirt-sleeves, smoking; and as there were a great many coats and pairs of trousers dangling from the low ceiling, and only two feeble candles burning inside to show what they were, I fancied that he looked like a man of a revengeful disposition, who had hung all his enemies, and was enjoying himself.””
About This Quote
Depicts a shopkeeper whose disheveled, smoky presence and the chaotic, dimly lit shop suggest a vengeful, possibly murderous character.
In simple terms: Vengeful shopkeeper in a grim setting
Key Takeaway
Appearance hints at dark motives
Themes
gothic
character study
atmosphere
mystery
power
Mood
dark
brooding
Type
descriptive
narrative
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- theatrical direction
- creative writing
Key Concepts
characterization
setting
Practical Applications
- character development
- scene setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How does setting reinforce character?
- What does the shopkeeper’s attire reveal?
