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“One word came to mind: pee-yew. Evan tried to place the odor; it wasn’t a heap of decayed garbage or that of a spoiled fish. Truth be told, he smelled like rotten cheese.” quote by H.B. Bolton
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““One word came to mind: pee-yew. Evan tried to place the odor; it wasn’t a heap of decayed garbage or that of a spoiled fish. Truth be told, he smelled like rotten cheese.””

H.B. Bolton

About This Quote

Source Short Story: "The Smell of Truth", 2015

The narrator describes an unpleasant odor, comparing it to rotten cheese, to emphasize the character’s repulsive nature.

In simple terms: Character smells like rotten cheese.

Key Takeaway

Avoid making assumptions based on appearance.

Themes

sensory detail characterization humor

Mood

wry observational

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • first impressions
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

perception truthfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the smell symbolize?
  • How does sensory description affect judgment?
A Different Perspective

Humor may undermine seriousness.

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