Goblins Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““The yells and yammering, croaking, gibbering and jabbering, howls and growls and curses, shrieking and shrinking that followed were beyond description. Several hundred wildcats and wolves being roasted slowly alive together would not have compared with it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Silmarillion, 1977
A chaotic, terrifying scene is described with vivid, overlapping noises that surpass ordinary description.
In simple terms: A wild, indescribable horror is portrayed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of vivid, sensory language.
Themes
chaos
violence
description
wildlife
horror
Mood
intense
dark
foreboding
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- war narratives
- horror writing
- monster descriptions
- psychological terror
Key Concepts
sensory overload
imagery
intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sensory overload affect reader perception?
- When is vivid horror effective?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme description may overwhelm rather than clarify the scene.
