Mr Pett, receiving her cold glance squarely between the eyes, felt as if he were being disembowelled by a clumsy amateur.
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In "Piccadilly Jim," Mr. Pett experiences an intense and uncomfortable moment when he meets the icy gaze of another character. This stare feels piercing to him, akin to a disembowelment carried out clumsily, suggesting both vulnerability and a sense of being overwhelmed by her scrutiny. The imagery conveys the emotional impact her look has on him, illustrating the power dynamics in their interaction.
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