warm wave of relief - relief is compared to a wave. It comes quickly, gives a warm feeling, and "cleans the mind" like a stream of water, i.e. a wave
creases of face - most probably that's how author calls wrinkles
paralysing stupidity - something is that absurdly stupid, that it's hard to register
quiet pride - тихая гордость. она неяркая, негромкая, но все еще присутствует. it's not too loud or bright, but palpable and weighty.
unconscious testimony - there are no direct words about lifestyle, but one small detail indicates it. something that you understand about life without even realizing it.
link of understanding - mutual understanding, like a thin line connecting two people. in this case, a fleeting feeling that someone understands you
monstrous world - a vivid word to express the horror of a world mired in lies. the fear is not only of the scale of this deception, but also of the awfulness of the truth that lies beneath it
Tasks
1. Read Chapter 2
2. Read given analysis
3. Express your opinion on the chapter in 3-7 sentences, using words and expressions from the chapter
4. Analyse some of meanings using given plans or your own.
dready voice
greyish face
past was dead