Night Quote by Evangeline Walton
““Outside the drizzling rain had begun again. It pattered around the house, and on the roofs and eaves, like a million, tiny, stealthy feet: softly, as though the night were teeming with a host of minute, dark beings.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The House on the Edge of Time” by Evangeline Walton, 1975
Rain is personified as countless tiny feet, creating an eerie, living atmosphere around the house.
In simple terms: Rain is described as tiny, stealthy feet surrounding the house.
Key Takeaway
Notice how sensory details shape mood.
Themes
nature
atmosphere
personification
Mood
evocative
moody
Type
descriptive
literary
When to use this quote
- writing
- storytelling
- creative inspiration
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
literary imagery
sensory description
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this imagery affect your feeling of the scene?
- What emotions does the rain evoke?
A Different Perspective
Personification may distract from literal meaning.
