Definitions:
1)Incorrigible- bad beyond correction or reform. (dictionary.com)
"You are quite incorrigible, Harry; but I don't mind" (Wilde 86).
2) Leaden- dull, spiritless, or gloomy, as in mood or thought. (dictionary.com)
"Leaden with fear, his mother watched him" (74).
Quote: "I wish I had, for as sure as there is a God in heaven, if he ever does you any wrong, I shall kill him"(73).
Explanation- James is very protective of her big sister. He thinks that this love between Sibyl and this "prince charming" is just a farce to use sibyl; he won't allow anything bad to happen to her. He is willing to put his life and his reputation on the line for her. He was even thinking about dropping his whole trip. He is the only one who can protect her and as long as she is in live she could get hurt like their mother. Therefore he will not allow that to happen.
Quote: "Being adored is a nuisance. Women treat us just as humanity treats its gods. They worship us, and are always bothering us to do something for them" (83).
Explanation- Harry believes that being adored is not all its cracked up to be.When humans are worshiping gods, we only bother them when we want something or in dire need for help. And from time to time this can feel nostalgic to the gods. Harry is taking that same concept and applying it to marriage. Harry is saying that marriage can feel a little nostalgic too. Your wife may worship you but will only ask for your services when she wants it and never when you want it.
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