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“Eyes as black and as shiny as chips of obsidian stared back into his. They were eyes like black holes, letting nothing out, not even information.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“Eyes as black and as shiny as chips of obsidian stared back into his. They were eyes like black holes, letting nothing out, not even information.”

Neil Gaiman

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Source Novel: American Gods, 2001, USA

His eyes are described as voids that absorb everything, conveying emptiness and secrecy.

In simple terms: Eyes compared to black holes suggest hidden depths.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond surface appearances.

Themes

mystery perception secrecy darkness

Mood

enigmatic poetic

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • character analysis
  • writing
  • visual arts
  • psychological profiling

Key Concepts

literature symbolism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does an empty gaze reveal?
  • How can we engage with hidden emotions?
A Different Perspective

Such descriptions can romanticize emotional distance, limiting connection.

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