Mind Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““Augustin stood there looking down at him and cursed him speaking slowly clearly bitterly and contemptuously and cursing as steadily as though he were dumping manure on a field lifting it with a dung fork out of a wagon.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway, 1929
A character expresses deep contempt and bitterness, using vivid, degrading imagery to convey hostility.
In simple terms: Harsh contempt shown through graphic metaphor.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and avoid demeaning language.
Themes
contempt
hostility
imagery
conflict
power dynamics
Mood
critical
reflective
serious
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- personal confrontation
- literary analysis
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional expression
dehumanization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dehumanizing language affect both speaker and target?
- Can stronger language be used constructively?
A Different Perspective
Such vivid contempt can alienate and damage relationships.
