... the beast made the noise of a cat being shampooed, a lonely wail of horror and outrage, of shame and defeat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The creature sounds like something suffering intensely, expressing deep shame and defeat.
- In plain terms
- The noise sounded like pain and shame.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering can be heard in a cry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What emotions does this sound evoke?
- How do you express defeat?
Another view
Not all noises imply deep emotional states.
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