Citing a Quote:
Example:
Although Oedipus blames the gods for his tragic fate, he admits that his latest misfortune is his own doing when he cries, "But the blinding hand was my own! How could I bear to see when all my sight was horror everywhere?" (2.1.115-117).
Lennie demonstrates his excitement for the future by constantly talking about "living offa the fatta the lan' " and tending the rabbits (Steinbeck 73).
According to Foulkes's study, dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (184).
- Be sure to embed the quote in a sentence. Your quote should not stand by itself as a sentence.
- The quote you select should be MEANINGFUL. Don't just choose a quote to have a quote.
- Be sure to punctuate the quote correctly. See the example below for help.
- You need the correct information for your particular source. The information needed for a book is different from the information needed for a play. Check the Purdue OWL Website for help.
Example:
Although Oedipus blames the gods for his tragic fate, he admits that his latest misfortune is his own doing when he cries, "But the blinding hand was my own! How could I bear to see when all my sight was horror everywhere?" (2.1.115-117).
Lennie demonstrates his excitement for the future by constantly talking about "living offa the fatta the lan' " and tending the rabbits (Steinbeck 73).
According to Foulkes's study, dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (184).