Her eyes were not soft, as Mrs. Wordsworth's, nor were they fierce or bold; but they were wild and startling, and hurried in their motion. Her manner was warm and even ardent; her sensibility seemed constitutionally deep; and some subtle fire of impassioned intellect apparently burned within her.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject's eyes and manner show a deep, intense, and intellectual sensitivity.
- In plain terms
- Her eyes look wild and her behavior shows deep feelings and sharp mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical expression can reveal deep inner sensibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you read someone's inner life from their eyes?
Another view
It interprets physical traits as direct windows to the mind.
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