A young man with dark circles under his eyes was propping himself up against a penny-in-the-slot machine. An undertaker, passing at that moment, would have looked at this young man sharply, scenting business. So would a buzzard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A young man looks so exhausted and worn out that even grim figures like an undertaker or buzzard would see him as a potential victim.
- In plain terms
- He looked so tired and weak that death-seekers would notice him.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme exhaustion can make one appear vulnerable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does exhaustion show physically?
- When did you feel this worn out?
Another view
The comparison is grim and exaggerated for effect.
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