As he looked round, she too turned her head .Her shining…
““As he looked round, she too turned her head .Her shining gray eyes, that looked dark from the thick lashes, rested with friendly attention on his face, as though she were recognizing him, and then promptly turned away to the passing crowd, as though seeking someone. In that brief look Vronsky had time to notice the suppressed eagerness which played over her face, and flitted between the brilliant eyes and faint smile that curved her red lips. It was as though her nature were so brimming with something that against her will it showed itself now in the flash of her eyes, and now in her smile. Deliberately she shrouded the light in her eyes, but it shone against her will in that faintly perceptible smile.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A woman tries to conceal her intense emotions, but fleeting glances betray her inner yearning.
In simple terms: She hides feelings, yet her eyes and smile reveal them.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle cues of hidden desire.
Themes
love
concealment
desire
social pressure
Mood
tension
longing
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- romantic encounter
- social gathering
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
emotional expression
inner conflict
social façade
Questions to Reflect On
- What does her brief smile reveal about her true feelings?
- How do social norms shape the way we display emotion?
A Different Perspective
Her self‑control may be limited by societal expectations.