Crooked Smile Quote by Sarah J. Maas
““The Master gave her a crooked smile. She would have echoed the expression—but an instant later he snapped his fingers, triggering four men to charge at her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2015
A character’s smile is suppressed by a powerful figure, who then commands men to attack her, showing control and intimidation
In simple terms: A powerful figure stops her smile and orders an attack
Key Takeaway
Beware those who wield power to silence others
Themes
power
violence
control
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
fictional
narrative
When to use this quote
- conflict scenes
- battle
- character confrontation
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
psychological intimidation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this power dynamic reveal about the antagonist?
- How might the victim respond to such intimidation?
A Different Perspective
The scene may glorify aggression without context
