Gaze Quote by Penny Reid
““Greg cut in thoughtfully, “Not to play devil’s advocate—” At this, we all scoffed. All of us. Even Quinn. Synchronized eye-rolling. Greg clutched his chest and turned an offended look on his wife. “Et tu, Fiona? Et. Tu.” “Please.” Fiona gave her husband a dry look. “You have an honorary degree in advocacy for the devil from Harvard.” “And you passed the bar in the sixth circle of hell.” Matt grinned. “Just get on with it,” Quinn mumbled under his breath,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Days of the City (2020)
A character mocks the idea of defending the devil, using humor and literary references to highlight absurdity in serious debates.
In simple terms: Mocking serious debate with humor.
Key Takeaway
Use wit to defuse tension.
Themes
satire
debate
humor
literary reference
absurdity
Mood
playful
critical
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- family dinner
- online forums
Key Concepts
devil's advocate
irony
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- When is satire appropriate in argument?
- How does humor affect persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Humor can undermine genuine concerns.
