Catapult Quote by Sarah Rees Brennan
““Lucky for you, I have another scheme. First I need a hundred ducks, but after that it will all be pretty simple. What do you need the ducks for? I’m going to put a whole bunch of them in a giant catapult and launch them over Aurimere, Kami said. This will create a distraction. My message will be: Look at all the ducks I give.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Raven's Gate, 2005
A character devises a chaotic distraction using many ducks to divert attention from a larger plan.
In simple terms: A plan uses ducks as a noisy distraction.
Key Takeaway
Use unexpected tactics to shift focus.
Themes
strategy
distraction
creativity
Mood
playful
tense
cunning
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- political intrigue
- prank
- stage performance
Key Concepts
tactics
psychology
misdirection
Questions to Reflect On
- What could be a harmless but effective distraction?
- How does humor aid in deception?
A Different Perspective
May fail if observers see through the ruse.
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