Belly Quote by Clement Clarke Moore
“He had a broad face and a little round belly, that shook, when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (also known as “The Night Before Christmas”), 1823
A vivid, humorous description of a jolly, rotund figure whose laughter is likened to wobbling jelly, evoking warmth and merriment.
In simple terms: A round, laughing man is compared to jelly.
Key Takeaway
Notice how physical humor can humanize characters.
Themes
humor
description
character
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- children’s literature
- holiday storytelling
- character sketches
Key Concepts
literary
visual imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the jelly metaphor suggest about his personality?
A Different Perspective
May the humor trivialize deeper traits?
