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“Hung be the Heavens in Scarlet” quote by Tony Horwitz
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““Hung be the Heavens in Scarlet””

Tony Horwitz

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost City of Z, 2005

A vivid, metaphorical expression of intense, possibly violent, passion or conflict.

In simple terms: Intense passion or conflict.

Key Takeaway

Recognize intense emotions.

Themes

passion conflict intensity

Mood

dramatic poetic

Type

literary metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • political turmoil
  • personal crisis
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

metaphor emotional intensity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What situation does this metaphor describe?
  • How does color imagery affect perception?
A Different Perspective

May be overly dramatic without context.

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