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“He had a W.C. Fields twang and a nose like a prize strawberry.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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““He had a W.C. Fields twang and a nose like a prize strawberry.””

Kurt Vonnegut

About This Quote

Source Novel: Cat's Cradle, 1963

A vivid, humorous description of a character’s distinctive voice and appearance.

In simple terms: A quirky physical and vocal portrait.

Key Takeaway

Notice unique traits that define characters.

Themes

characterization humor description

Mood

witty observational

Type

literary character

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • acting
  • character analysis

Key Concepts

voice appearance literary style

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance humor and depth in description?
  • What makes a character memorable?
A Different Perspective

Risk of reducing depth to caricature.

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