Widened Brow Quote by Virginia Woolf
““We must admit that he had eyes like drenched violets, so large that the water seemed to have brimmed in them and widened them; and a brow like the swelling of a marble dome pressed between the two blank medallions which were his temples.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925
The description uses vivid, floral metaphors to convey the character’s intense, delicate perception and emotional depth.
In simple terms: The character sees the world with vivid, tender detail.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate subtle emotional cues.
Themes
perception
emotion
metaphor
beauty
depth
Mood
introspective
artistic
thoughtful
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- reading groups
- creative writing
- art criticism
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
literary analysis
psychology
sensory description
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vivid imagery affect your emotional response?
- When does detailed description become overwhelming?
A Different Perspective
Such ornate language may obscure clarity for some readers.
