Champagne Quote by Gustave Flaubert
“Iced champagne was served, and the feel of the cold wine in her mouth gave Emma a shiver that ran over her from head to toe.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, 1856
Sensory detail conveys Emma’s intense emotional reaction, using the coldness of champagne as a metaphor for a shiver that spreads through her body.
In simple terms: Emma feels a vivid, all‑over chill from the champagne.
Key Takeaway
Notice how physical sensations can reflect inner feelings.
Themes
sensory detail
emotion
metaphor
Mood
introspective
evocative
Type
descriptive
literary
When to use this quote
- reading a novel
- writing descriptive scenes
- analyzing character reactions
Key Concepts
embodiment
psychology
literary technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical cold translate to emotional impact?
- What does this reveal about Emma’s state?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramaticize a simple sensation.
