Able Quote by Fanny Burney
“Well of all things in the world, I don't suppose anything can be so dreadful as a public wedding--my stars!--I should never be able to support it!”
About This Quote
Source Play: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding, 1749
The speaker finds public weddings terrifying and unimaginable, expressing strong personal aversion.
In simple terms: Public weddings seem dreadful to the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Accept personal preferences, avoid forced celebrations.
Themes
social anxiety
marriage
personal taste
Mood
anxious
disapproving
Type
personal
cultural
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- wedding planning
- social events
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
cultural norms
public spectacle
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you feel such dread toward public weddings?
- Can you find any positive aspects in communal celebrations?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s disdain may overlook the joy others find in such ceremonies.
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