Arms Quote by Ethel M. Dell
“there was not a tree on the place, only the horrible prickly pear bushes thrusting out their distorted arms as if exulting in their own nakedness.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way of an Eagle by Ethel M. Dell, 1910
A desolate landscape is portrayed with twisted, naked bushes that seem to revel in their starkness.
In simple terms: Barren scene with exaggerated,.
Key Takeaway
Notice how environment mirrors emotional emptiness.
Themes
nature
desolation
perception
beauty
contrast
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- writing description
- visual art
- environmental storytelling
Key Concepts
symbolism
imagery
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the harsh setting reveal about the characters?
- How does exaggeration affect mood?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramatize simple flora.
