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 8 months ago
No, she’s right.
The Reader Premium Member 8 months ago
Or maybe it’s her scowl.
SteveHL 8 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 8 months ago
Ouch!
David Rickard Premium Member 8 months ago
Quiet look of desperation? Pretty sure Lila’s look of desperation comes in neon with air horns.
EdmundBabe 8 months ago
Is there a noisy look?