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Henry Hudson Quote by Ian Fleming

“Leiter chuckled and reached in his left-hand pocket for a dime as they came to the Henry Hudson Bridge toll.” quote by Ian Fleming
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““Leiter chuckled and reached in his left-hand pocket for a dime as they came to the Henry Hudson Bridge toll.””

Ian Fleming

About This Quote

Source Novel: Live and Let Die, 1954

A character casually pulls a coin from his pocket while crossing a toll bridge, showing nonchalance.

In simple terms: He pulls a dime at the toll bridge.

Key Takeaway

Notice small details that reveal character.

Themes

thriller character study everyday moments

Mood

observational subtle

Type

literary character

When to use this quote

  • reading for nuance
  • character analysis
  • scene setting

Key Concepts

subtle characterization symbolic objects

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this gesture suggest about him?
  • How do small actions define us?
A Different Perspective

The action may be trivial.

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