Professor Quote by Robert Rankin
““Will you gentlemen take breakfast with me?’ asked the Professor. There is little need to record the answer to that particular question.””
About This Quote
The professor’s invitation to breakfast is trivial, suggesting the answer is unimportant to the narrative.
In simple terms: Breakfast invitation is a narrative device.
Focus on the story’s larger purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel reading
- creative writing
- story analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does the author highlight the breakfast?
- What does the omission of the answer imply?
The line may distract from deeper themes.