” Incited. That was it, the guiding principle of her life in Copenhagen. She was incited to make an impression. She was incited to inflame attention and admiration. She was dressed for it, subtly schooled for it. And after a while she gave herself up wholly to the fascinating business of being seen, gaped at, desired. “
Incited ( Verb)
To put in motion
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Helga crane was ready to put her new self out there. This was an action that she was motivated to take. According to her clothes, and the attention to be drawn by her appearance she would be accepted in Copenhagen. Helga crane was on the move and she was prepared for it.
