Ermine is a type of white fur and a toque is a type of woman’s hat. Miss Brill identifies the woman by nothing more than her clothes, thus placing utmost importance on this aspect because she understands clothes as a mark of one’s importance in and engagement with society. Though the ermine toque and gentleman in grey speak pleasantly with one another, Miss Brill notices how the woman’s hair is faded into the same color as her hat, which is also worn-out.
Ermine toque and Gentleman in grey Quotes in Miss Brill
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Miss Brill
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The ermine toque was alone; she smiled more brightly than ever. But even the band seemed to know what she was feeling and played more softly…What would she do? What was going to happen now?
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They were all on the stage. They weren’t only the audience, not only looking on; they were acting. Even she had a part and came every Sunday.
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Ermine toque and Gentleman in grey Quotes in Miss Brill
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Miss Brill
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The ermine toque was alone; she smiled more brightly than ever. But even the band seemed to know what she was feeling and played more softly…What would she do? What was going to happen now?
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They were all on the stage. They weren’t only the audience, not only looking on; they were acting. Even she had a part and came every Sunday.
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