Suddenly, opposite the Théâtre des Variétés, I saw a…
““Suddenly, opposite the Théâtre des Variétés, I saw a profile to my liking. A good head and a full figure. I was charmed, and said ‘By Jove! What a fine girl!’ “It only remained for me to see her face. A woman’s face is the dessert, while the rest is ... the roast. “I hastened on and overtook her, and she turned around suddenly under a gas lamp. She was charming, quite young, dark, with large black eyes, and I immediately invited her to supper. She accepted without any hesitation, and a quarter of an hour later we were sitting at supper in my lodgings. ‘Oh, how comfortable it is here!’ she said as she came in, and she looked about her with evident satisfaction at having found a supper and a room on that bitter night. She was superb, so beautiful that she astonished me, and her figure fairly captivated me.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A narrator describes an immediate, superficial attraction to a woman's appearance, emphasizing physical beauty over deeper connection.
In simple terms: Physical attraction dominates initial interest.
Key Takeaway
Beware of valuing looks over substance.
Themes
beauty
desire
superficiality
Mood
infatuated
curious
Type
narrative
descriptive
When to use this quote
- first encounters
- dating
- nighttime city walks
Key Concepts
objectification
instant attraction
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this attraction reveal about the narrator’s values?
- How might focusing on appearance affect future relationships?
A Different Perspective
Physical allure can mask deeper incompatibility.