Broken Quote by Stephen Leacock
“A silk dress in four sections, and shoes with high heels that would have broken the heart of John Calvin.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of the Novel", 1914
A humorous description of fashion and its absurdities, linking high heels to historical religious figures.
In simple terms: Fashion can be absurdly extreme.
Laugh at extreme fashion choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fashion shows
- historical costume design
- social commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does absurd fashion say about cultural values?
- Why juxtapose modern style with historical morality?
May trivialize serious historical figures.