Episcopal Quote by Edward Verrall Lucas
““I walked back by way of the sea-lions' enclosure to refresh my eyes with the King Penguin's perfect ecclesiastical tailoring. He was pacing moodily about as usual, in what one felt to be the interval between a marriage ceremony and a funeral service. Much better, I thought, to have left the 2000 a year to him. No harm would then be done, and what perfect episcopal garden-parties he could give with it!””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Penguin’s Tailoring”, Edward Verrall Lucas, 1912
The narrator humorously describes a penguin’s regal appearance, likening it to a formal ceremony, highlighting absurdity and whimsy.
In simple terms: Penguin’s fancy dress is comically described.
Key Takeaway
Notice humor in everyday absurdities.
Themes
humor
absurdity
nature
observation
Mood
playful
witty
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- observing wildlife
- creative writing
Key Concepts
satire
personification
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the penguin symbolize?
- How does absurdity reveal truth?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper social critique.
