Yawning Quote by Terry Pratchett
““You could barely understand the man, he was that posh. It was not so much speech as modulated yawning.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s
A character is described as aloof and indifferent, with speech reduced to a bored, yawning tone, highlighting social distance and pretension.
In simple terms: A posh man is barely understandable, sounding like a bored yawning.
Key Takeaway
Beware of superficiality.
Themes
social distance
class
communication
pretension
Mood
wry
observational
Type
satirical
character
When to use this quote
- character study
- dialogue analysis
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
Satire
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How does class affect communication?
- What does yawning symbolize in dialogue?
A Different Perspective
The description may oversimplify nuanced speech patterns.
