Disgust Quote by Sianne Ngai
““Hence while disgust is always disgust toward, in the same way that envy is envy of—whereas it makes no sense to speak of stuplimity of or animatedness toward—its grammar brings it closer to the intransitive feelings in this study than to the other emotions with which it is traditionally classified.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Aesthetic of Disgust, Sianne Ngai, 2005
Disgust is directed toward objects, unlike envy which is directed toward people, making its grammar more like intransitive feelings than other emotions.
In simple terms: Disgust targets things, not people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how disgust differs from envy.
Themes
emotion
psychology
language
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theoretical
academic
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- psychology research
- everyotional awareness
Key Concepts
affect theory
semantic analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does disgust shape our judgments?
- Can we reframe disgust to reduce prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Disgust can still be linked to personal bias.
