Chores Devington Quote by Emery Lee
““The slight pull was all it took to completely unbalance his precarious load and dump the manure - all atop her boots. "Bloody hell! Look what ye done!" the boy cried...If ye hadn't come along and pulled me o'er it ne'er would have happened.But now ye'd best clean it up afore Devington or Jeffries comes along." "Me?" she replied incredulously. "I'm not the clumsy oaf who dumped it. It's not my mess to clean." "Well, I ain't about to be the last to finish my chores. Devington will have me turning over the reeking dung pit instead of breaking me fast wi' the other chaps." "That's nothing compared to my boots, you ham-fisted lout!" "Tweren't me what pulled the wheelbarrow arse over tea kettle, ye wantwit! Go bugger yer mother and lick yer boots clean!" "I'll box your ears, you brazen-faced little jackanapes!...””
About This Quote
A chaotic, humorous exchange where characters argue over blame for a mess, showcasing exaggerated rural banter and stubborn pride.
In simple terms: Comedic blame game
Key Takeaway
Pride fuels petty conflict
Themes
humor
rural dialect
conflict
pride
absurdity
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
dialogue
scene excerpt
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- improv comedy
- character study
Key Concepts
dialogue
character dynamics
Practical Applications
- Comedy sketch
- Dialogue writing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the argument reveal about social hierarchy?
- How does language shape humor?
