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Appearances, Deceiving
See also Illusion. Baldwin, George “good” lawyer having affair with client’s wife. [Am. Lit.: The Manhattan Transfer] admirable character concealed by shabby exterior. [Br. Lit.: Humphry Clinker] man “with everything” commits suicide. [Am. Lit.: “Richard Cory” in Hart, 711] beautiful, but narcotic. [Plant Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 168] his portrait becomes the record of his life. [Br. Lit.: The Picture of Dorian Gray] apparently dumpy woman , once “young and charming.” [Br. Opera: H.M.S. Pinafore] pretends unkindness to Hippolytus to hide her passion for him. [Fr. Drama: Phaedra, Magill I, 741–742] hoodwinks friends into white-washing fence by pretending chore is a reward, not a punishment. [Am. Lit.: Tom Sawyer] swindler-adventurer, outwardly a philanthropist. [Russ. Lit.: Dead Souls] his gambling not a vice but attempt to secure money to aid friends. [Br. Lit.: The Mysteries of Udolpho, Magill I, 635–638] lures insects with sweet odor. [Flower Symbol-ism: Flora Symbolica, 178] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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