If Boyd is referring to the famous quote from Thoreau, it should not be a “quiet look of desperation” but rather a “look of quiet desperation.” But of course it might be just coincidence that Boyd put “quiet” and “desperation” in the same sentence, with no intended reference to Thoreau at all.
Macushlalondra 11 months ago
No, she’s right.
The Reader Premium Member 11 months ago
Or maybe it’s her scowl.
SteveHL 11 months ago
If Boyd is referring to the famous quote from Thoreau, it should not be a “quiet look of desperation” but rather a “look of quiet desperation.” But of course it might be just coincidence that Boyd put “quiet” and “desperation” in the same sentence, with no intended reference to Thoreau at all.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 11 months ago
Ouch!
David Rickard Premium Member 11 months ago
Quiet look of desperation? Pretty sure Lila’s look of desperation comes in neon with air horns.
EdmundBabe 11 months ago
Is there a noisy look?