I don't much care about tea-drinking in the afternoon; in the morning the stuff Jock brings to me in bed is like that Nepenthe which the wife of Thone gave to Jove-born Helena, but in the p.m. it always makes me think of Ganges mud in which crocodiles have been coupling.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker contrasts the morning drink, likened to a divine elixir, with the afternoon drink, compared to dirty, unappealing water.
- In plain terms
- Morning tea feels heavenly; afternoon tea feels vile.
- What can you take from it?
- Perception of the same thing can change with time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does the same drink evoke opposite images?
- How do routines affect our sensory experience?
Another view
Taste is subjective; others may not share the stark contrast.
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