The chill Miss Trent has her men frustrated to a point at which a mortal male would smack her little mouth, so smooth, so firm, so free of nicotine, alcohol and emotion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thurber depicts a woman's cool composure as frustrating yet attractive to men.
- In plain terms
- Her lack of emotion and clean habits make her hard to get close to.
- What can you take from it?
- Composure can frustrate and attract others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is composure attractive?
- Is frustration good in love?
Another view
It objectifies women based on their habits.
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