He Had Such Quiet Eyes

THEMES
Appearances can deceive

Take your time to assess people and find out their motives before you strike up a deep relationship with them.

Maintain your dignity

Do not always please others. Take care of your needs first.

Take advice

Listen to other people too and not your own heart all the time. Others might be more experienced than you.

Setting

Place: A quiet place in a town or city, where a man charms his way into the heart of a young woman.

Time: A quiet romantic evening, where the confidence trickster can focus on winning the trust of his victim.

Social setting: Middle class, young working people

Moral Values

Do not be fooled by outward appearances or sweet talk

Never compromise your moral values and principles. Listen to good advice, especially from your elders.

Symbolism
Quiet eyes: eyes that do not speak or show much emotion.

Pools of lies: areas of deceit

Thinnest ice: a thin veil that is easy to see through

Eyes breathing desolate sighs: eyes that pour out sadness.

Paradise: a state of bliss

Hows and whys: A difficult situation where solutions are not easily found

Losing at dice: Losing at a game of chance