Face to face Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Vimes' glare ran from face to face, causing most of the squad to do an immediate impression of the Floorboard and Ceiling Inspectors Synchronised Observation Team.””
About This Quote
Source Discworld novel "Guards! Guards!", 1989
A vivid description of a chaotic scene using humorous metaphor
In simple terms: Humorous chaos described vividly
Use humor to depict disorder
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- performance
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is humor appropriate for chaos?
- How does exaggeration affect perception?
Humor may trivialize seriousness