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Apple pie Quote by Lilith Saintcrow

“The smell of apple pies didn't quite fill the house, but it was there, a thread under everything else. It was kind of hard to take Christophe seriously when he smelled like baked goods. I wondered if other djampjir smelled like Hostess Twinkies and sniggered to myself.” quote by Lilith Saintcrow
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“The smell of apple pies didn't quite fill the house, but it was there, a thread under everything else. It was kind of hard to take Christophe seriously when he smelled like baked goods. I wondered if other djampjir smelled like Hostess Twinkies and sniggered to myself.”

Lilith Saintcrow

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Darkest Night by Lilith Saintcrow, 2022

The faint scent of apple pie lingers, contrasting with the absurdity of taking someone seriously who smells like baked goods, highlighting the tension between perception and reality.

In simple terms: A subtle smell hints at deeper absurdities.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions based on superficial cues.

Themes

perception absurdity reality humor

Mood

wry observational humorous

Type

fiction character analysis

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • investigations
  • social interactions
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

sensory detail character study

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the scent reveal about the character?
  • How do sensory details influence judgment?
A Different Perspective

It may trivialize serious concerns by focusing on trivial sensory details.

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