Eye Quote by Raymond Chandler
“She had eyes like strange sins.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Big Sleep, 1939
Describes a woman's eyes as embodying moral corruption, using metaphor to hint at hidden danger
In simple terms: Eyes suggest hidden sin
Beware deceptive appearances
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- detective investigation
- personal relationships
- trust issues
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about the narrator?
- How do we discern true character?
Metaphors can be subjective and mislead