There are many different ways to interpret a novel or short story. When we read literature, we do so to learn more about: ï· The human condition ï· The experience of loss and death ï· The structure of power in society and how it is implemented (including the issues that surround race and gender).
sultry. adj, -trier or-triest. 1. (Physical Geography) (of weather or climate) oppressively hot and humid. 2. characterized by or emitting oppressive heat. 3. displaying or suggesting passion; sensual: sultry eyes.
Well that's because of the sultry summer weather. A sultry atmosphere is thick, almost swampy feeling. And all that heavy heat can certainly get passions stirring â a sultry look is one that happens to express steamy desire.