Emerged Quote by Flannery O'Connor
““With a volley of blasts it emerged from the shed, moving in a fierce and stately way. Mr. Shiftlet was in the driver’s seat, sitting very erect. He had an expression of serious modesty on his face as if he had just raised the dead.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor, 1955
A dramatic, almost supernatural scene reveals a character's humble confidence amid chaos.
In simple terms: A fierce, dignified arrival.
Observe humility in strange moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- roadside encounters
- crisis moments
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does modesty reveal about power?
- How does surreal imagery affect empathy?
The scene may feel exaggerated, limiting realism.