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“Over my dead body was his first thought. His second? No, Over Carls.” quote by Karen Robards
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““Over my dead body was his first thought. His second? No, Over Carls.””

Karen Robards

About This Quote

Source Novel: Thriller, 2015

A character’s first thought is death, but his second thought is a play on words, showing dark humor.

In simple terms: First thought: death; second: wordplay.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate dark humor.

Themes

humor death language

Mood

witty macabre

Type

literary entertaining

When to use this quote

  • reading thrillers
  • writing workshops
  • creative writing
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

literary devices psychology of humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does dark humor appeal?
  • How does wordplay affect tone?
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