Laughed Quote by Jane Smiley
““He laughed with a kind of mirthless bark.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Hundred Years, Jane Smiley, 2014
A character expresses laughter that lacks genuine joy, suggesting hidden pain or irony.
In simple terms: Laughter without joy.
Notice when humor masks sadness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the laughter a defense?
- What does the bark reveal about the character?
Humor can conceal deeper distress.