Staring Quote by Sue Townsend
““He was standing very still with his arms folded, staring with poached egg eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, 1982
The description paints a character as unnervingly still and staring, using vivid metaphor to convey discomfort.
In simple terms: A person is unnervingly still and staring.
Notice unsettling body language.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interpersonal interactions
- reading body language
- writing character
- psychology
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stillness affect perceived intent?
- What does this reveal about the observer’s feelings?
Metaphor may exaggerate reality.