Animals Quote by Winston Graham
““A big fly came down also and settled on a leaf close to her face; he had two round brown knobs on his head and at that range looked enormous, a prehistoric animal that had roamed the jungles of a forgotten world. First he stood on four front legs and rubbed the two back ones with sinuous ease up and down his wings, then he stood on the four back and rubbed the two front ones like an obsequious shopkeeper.””
About This Quote
A vivid description of a fantastical insect, emphasizing its alien, ancient appearance and peculiar behavior.
In simple terms: A strange, ancient insect is described in detail.
Key Takeaway
Notice the wonder in unusual creatures.
Themes
imagination
nature
oddity
Mood
curious
evocative
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- children's story
- fantasy illustration
- creative writing
Key Concepts
mythical fauna
descriptive writing
anthropomorphism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the insect symbolize?
- How does description affect perception?
