Bible Quote by Karen Hawkins
““Jack looked at the paper. Devonsgate had listed all twelve footmen: John, Mark, Luke, Thomas…Bloody hell, his butler had hired the entire New Testament.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of Devonsgate, 2021
The narrator humorously notes the butler's over‑the‑top hiring of every biblical figure, highlighting absurdity and over‑planning.
In simple terms: Butler hired all twelve apostles, absurdly.
Key Takeaway
Beware over‑complicating simple tasks.
Themes
humor
absurdity
literary
satire
overplanning
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- scriptwriting
- story analysis
- character development
Key Concepts
irony
exaggeration
characterization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the absurd hiring reveal about the narrator’s mindset?
- How does humor expose hidden anxieties?
A Different Perspective
May miss the point of the story’s core message.
