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“There was something touching about the fact that Murray was dressed almost totally in corduroy.” quote by Don DeLillo
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““There was something touching about the fact that Murray was dressed almost totally in corduroy.””

Don DeLillo

About This Quote

Source Novel: White Noise, 1985

The description highlights how clothing can convey character identity and atmosphere, using corduroy to evoke a tactile, grounded presence.

In simple terms: Corduroy signals a grounded, tactile identity.

Key Takeaway

Notice how attire shapes perception.

Themes

character style atmosphere

Mood

observational introspective

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • character analysis
  • visual storytelling

Key Concepts

material symbolism identity texture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fabric choice affect character reading?
  • What other details reinforce this mood?
A Different Perspective

Clothing alone may not fully define a person.

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