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“My Lord, Aunt Stephanie, you almost gave me a heart attack!” quote by Harper Lee
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““My Lord, Aunt Stephanie, you almost gave me a heart attack!””

Harper Lee

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humor in crisis.

Themes

fear family health

Mood

anxious lighthearted

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family dinner
  • medical emergency
  • stressful moments

Key Concepts

hyperbole dramatic tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is humor appropriate in danger?
  • How does exaggeration affect perception?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay seriousness.

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