Cupboard Quote by Charles Dickens
![“Towards that small and ghostly hour, [Mr. Cruncher] rose up from his chair, took a key out of his pocket, opened a locked cupboard, and brought forth a sack, a crowbar of convenient size, a rope and chain, and other fishing tackle of that nature.” quote by Charles Dickens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6f6/charles-dickens-34_cupboard_towards-that-small-and-ghostly-hour-mr-c_2599194.jpg)
““Towards that small and ghostly hour, [Mr. Cruncher] rose up from his chair, took a key out of his pocket, opened a locked cupboard, and brought forth a sack, a crowbar of convenient size, a rope and chain, and other fishing tackle of that nature.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 1870
A character rises, retrieves tools from a locked cupboard, and prepares for a covert, possibly criminal, task.
In simple terms: Character prepares for secret mission.
Key Takeaway
Plan before acting.
Themes
mystery
preparation
secrecy
Mood
suspenseful
intriguing
Type
narrative
thematic
When to use this quote
- investigations
- heist planning
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates secret actions?
- How does preparation affect outcome?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize crime.
