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“Abruptly then it began to rain, I heard the swish of it behind me and turned in time to see it coming fast along the lane like a blown curtain, then it was against my face, a vehement chill glassy drenching.” quote by John Banville
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““Abruptly then it began to rain, I heard the swish of it behind me and turned in time to see it coming fast along the lane like a blown curtain, then it was against my face, a vehement chill glassy drenching.””

John Banville

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sea, John Banville, 2005

A sudden, intense rain hits the narrator, creating a vivid, chilling sensory experience that underscores the power of nature and momentary disorientation.

In simple terms: A sudden rain overwhelms the narrator, creating a vivid

Key Takeaway

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Themes

Embrace sensory detail to heighten atmosphere.

Mood

intense immersive reflective

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • phenomenology
  • environmental immersion

Key Concepts

nature sensory detail weather disorientation momentary experience

Practical Applications

  • walking in a storm
  • writing descriptive scenes
  • photography of rain
  • film noir visuals

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sudden weather affect your mood?
  • What memories does rain evoke?
A Different Perspective

The description may overwhelm readers seeking calm or clarity.

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