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“The moon had been lighted and was hung in a treetop.” quote by Stephen Crane
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““The moon had been lighted and was hung in a treetop.””

Stephen Crane

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, 1895

A moon is illuminated and placed high in a tree, creating a vivid, surreal image.

In simple terms: The moon is bright and hanging in a tree.

Key Takeaway

Notice striking visual details in description.

Themes

imagery surrealism nature

Mood

dreamy evocative

Type

descriptive poetic

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • poetry
  • visual storytelling

Key Concepts

symbolism visual metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the moon symbolize here?
  • How does this image affect mood?
A Different Perspective

The image may be metaphorical, not literal.

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