Travelling men make wide detours just to be in the same…
““Travelling men make wide detours just to be in the same room as her. That's the most that even the best of of them can hope for. Molly Pratt, he says. Remind me, what's a heavenly creature like you doin in a dump like this? Servin rotgut to scoundrels like you, she says. An if you call my place a dump again, I'll bar you.””
About This Quote
A character laments that even the most devoted admirers only manage to share a space with her, highlighting the disparity between idealized admiration and gritty reality.
In simple terms: Admiration vs. harsh surroundings
Key Takeaway
Idealized love meets gritty reality
Themes
unrequited love
social disparity
humor
character dynamics
power dynamics
Mood
wry
cynical
playful
Type
dialogue
character monologue
When to use this quote
- a tavern scene
- a secret meeting
- a lowly establishment
- a moment of confrontation
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
environmental contrast
character conflict
Practical Applications
- dialogue writing
- character development
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about the character's self-perception?
- How does the setting amplify the humor?