Clauses Quote by Jeffrey Eugenides
“I'm the final clause in a periodic sentence, and that sentence begins a long time ago, in another language, and you to read it from the beginning to get to the end, which is my arrival.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Marriage Plot, Jeffrey Eugenides, 2011
The final clause of a long, ancient sentence invites the reader to start at the beginning to understand its arrival.
In simple terms: A sentence’s ending depends on reading from the start.
Key Takeaway
Read from the beginning to grasp the ending.
Themes
narrative
structure
time
language
journey
Mood
curious
introspective
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading comprehension
- creative writing
- interpretive studies
Key Concepts
literary analysis
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “final clause” symbolize?
- How does language shape perception of time?
A Different Perspective
Readers may miss meaning if they skip ahead.
