Animals Quote by Dorothy Dunnett
““Among the loose animals, the Keeper’s sick camel, a lady of brittle temper, had bobbed her tassels and sunk her yellow teeth three times into unguarded flesh; the dwarf ass brayed itself hoarse and the lion cubs, dear to Abernaci’s heart, had shambled off, humping their fat, sandy rumps, to feast among the spilled milk in the wrecked kitchens.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: King’s Blood by Dorothy Dunnett, 1975
A vivid, chaotic scene depicts animalistic chaos and human folly in a ruined kitchen.
In simple terms: A messy scene shows wild animals and human disorder.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the absurdity in chaotic situations.
Themes
chaos
animal imagery
human folly
disorder
satire
Mood
dark
satirical
absurdist
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- war aftermath
- family gatherings
- political upheaval
- festival failures
- disaster relief
Key Concepts
symbolism
dark humor
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the animal chaos symbolize?
- How does humor reveal societal breakdown?
A Different Perspective
The grotesque description may distract from deeper meaning.
