Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [3188]

“A good party!” Sanford lit a long cigar. “Praise God!” This last was addressed to the ceiling that, presumably, separates Sanford from his much-lauded Deity. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 3188

Note

The use of exclamation and the direct address ‘Praise God!’ creates a striking contrast between Sanford’s joyous declaration and the somber context in which it is placed. This duality captures his character’s exuberance amidst a backdrop of mourning.