Quote by Rosamond Lehman, The Ballad and

She went over to the mirror...glancing at herself sidelong, as women do who think they have lost their beauty; repudiating a complete reflection.

She went over to the mirror...glancing at herself sidelong,

Summary

This quote describes a woman who, feeling that she has lost her beauty, avoids looking at herself directly in the mirror. Instead, she only allows herself a partial view, implying her aversion to acknowledging her perceived decline in attractiveness. The act of repudiating a complete reflection suggests a discomfort with the reality of aging or changing physical appearance. It reveals how societal pressures and personal insecurities can influence an individual's perception of their own beauty.

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By Rosamond Lehman, The Ballad and

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