Audrey Quote by Ilona Andrews
““The way she sat now, leaning forward frowning, biting her pink bottom lip, her shirt dipping to reveal a hint of her cleavage... He wondered idly if he could get her to bend over a little farther... "Just what are you staring at, exactly?" Kadar snapped back to reality. "You. You've been thinking hard for the last five minutes. It's not good for you to strain your pretty little head like that. I'm waiting for the steam to shoot out of your ears to relieve the pressure on your brain." "Aha." Audrey glanced at Jack and George. "What you have here is a man who was caught gaping at my breasts, and now he's trying to cover it up with rudeness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Druid Chronicles, 2012
A character uses sarcasm to expose another's lecherous thoughts and deflect tension through humor.
In simple terms: Sarcasm reveals hidden desire and diffuses awkwardness.
Key Takeaway
Use wit to call out inappropriate behavior.
Themes
sarcasm
power dynamics
gender
humor
Mood
wry
defensive
playful
Type
dialogue
character interaction
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social gatherings
- online interactions
Key Concepts
social critique
psychology
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor be used responsibly to address harassment?
- When does sarcasm backfire?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not change underlying attitudes.
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