Yawned Quote by John Barth
““My classes commenced on the seventh of September, a tall blue day as crisp as the white starched blouses of the coeds who filed into my classroom and nervously took their seats. Standing behind the lectern at eight o'clock sharp, suit fresh-pressed and chin scraped clean, I felt my nostrils flare like a stud's at the nubby tight sex of them, flustered and pink-scrubbed, giggling and moist; my tighs flexed, and I yawned ferociously.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Road, 1970
The vivid, sensory description captures youthful anxiety and anticipation in a new academic setting.
In simple terms: A student feels nervous excitement on the first day.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the nervous energy.
Themes
youth
anxiety
new beginnings
Mood
nervous
hopeful
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- first day of college
- public speaking
- academic presentations
Key Concepts
sensory detail
self‑consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What physical sensations accompany your nervousness?
- How can you channel that energy productively?
A Different Perspective
The exaggerated language may obscure the underlying feeling of insecurity.
