From the story “Quicksand” by Nella Larsen
Lacerated: adjective
Definition: mangled; jagged; torn.
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From page 374: “the shamed feeling which had been penance evaporated. Only a lacerated pride remained.
After defining this work I now where how Helga felt. She was torn and tried her hardest to hide this feeling.
