Aunt Quote by Harper Lee
““My Lord, Aunt Stephanie, you almost gave me a heart attack!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960
A character exclaims shock at a near‑fatal incident, using humor to convey fear.
In simple terms: Shock expressed humorously.
Recognize humor in crisis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- medical emergency
- stressful moments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is humor appropriate in danger?
- How does exaggeration affect perception?
Humor may downplay seriousness.