Never had her eyes been so enormous, so dark, so deep: her whole being was transfigured by some subtle emanation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman's appearance changes dramatically due to a subtle inner transformation.
- In plain terms
- Something inside her made her look different.
- What can you take from it?
- Inner feelings can change how you look.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has an emotion changed your look?
- How do others read your mood?
Another view
Physical appearance does not always reflect inner states.
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