I started back to the house, and in the drive I met Jeeves. He was at the wheel of Stiffy's car. Beside him, looking like a Scotch elder rebuking sin, was the dog Bartholomew.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A scene where a dog appears stern and judgmental, adding humor to a domestic moment.
- In plain terms
- The dog looked like he was scolding someone.
- What can you take from it?
- Non-human expressions can mirror human judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do animals express attitude?
- Why do we see human traits in pets?
Another view
It attributes human traits to animals inconsistently.
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