Covered Quote by Diana Wynne Jones
“There were horrendous, dramatic, violent quantities of green slime—oodles of it. It covered Howl completely. It draped his head and shoulders in sticky dollops, heaping on his knees and hands, trickling in glops down his legs, and dripping off the stool in sticky strands. It was in oozing ponds and crawling pools over most of the floor. Long fingers of it had crept into the hearth. It smelled vile.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lives of Christopher Chant, 1977
A vivid description of overwhelming green slime creates a grotesque, immersive scene.
In simple terms: Green slime overwhelms the setting.
Key Takeaway
Use sensory detail to heighten atmosphere.
Themes
imagination
description
fantasy
Mood
imaginative
evocative
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- role‑playing games
- visual arts
Key Concepts
creative writing
world‑building
Questions to Reflect On
- How does slime affect the character’s journey?
- What emotions does this imagery evoke?
A Different Perspective
Over‑description can distract from plot.
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