Which phrase is from Dangling Man?
"the unutterably dismal"
"it was the best of times"
"so we beat on, boats against the current"
"It is a truth universally acknowledged"
Answer
In the novel Dangling Man, the main character, Joseph Kroner, is often described as being in a "dangling" state. He is unable to make a decision about whether or not to commit suicide, and he feels as though he is suspended in time. The phrase "the unutterably dismal" is used to describe the feeling of hopelessness and despair that Kroner experiences.
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