Darkness Quote by Pat Barker
““...the white bowl of the street began to fill with darkness, from the pavement upwards, like somebody pouring tea into a cup.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Ghost Road by Pat Barker, 1995
A city’s darkness spreads, likened to tea poured into a cup, evoking an ominous, encroaching atmosphere.
In simple terms: Darkness spreads like tea being poured.
Notice how small actions can create overwhelming effects.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city night
- urban storytelling
- visual description
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this imagery affect your perception of the city?
- What emotions does it evoke?
The metaphor may overdramatize ordinary scenes.