"The first time you glimpse yourself through the eyes of a person like that, it's a cold moment. It's like walking past a mirror you've walked past every day of your life, and suddenly it shows you something else, something troubling and strange." (pg. 36)
This quote is an example of an aphorism. Although it isn't that brief, it clearly shows something that the author has learned in life. I think the author did this to sort of summarize the chapter by pointing out a life lesson that everyone needs to learn.
This chapter of the book has some interesting progression in why Tommy's attitude changed. Miss Lucy did have a conversation, but it wasn't just about him. Tommy said she was angry about something. I, as well as Kathy, wondered why she was angry. Then, the topic drifted over to talk about Madame who is very strange. The students believe she is afraid of them, but I don't see why she would. The author says she is "probably quite still young," and the only people that I know that are afraid of kids are older. Something about that is just not right. Maybe she just doesn't like kids so she tries to avoid them, who knows.
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