Asked by Angelina

what does it suggest when someone is backing away besides frightened?
Answered by Ms. Sue
S/he doesn't want to be involved?
S/he is disgusted with the sight?
S/he disagrees with what was said?

Answered by Angelina
for example in this drama. the phantom tollbooth. HUMBUG. backing away. "if it's all the same to you, i'd rather not
Answered by Reed
Well, fright is a good reason to "back away" from something. It might be backing away from an argument you know you can't win. It might be backing away from a person you have learned to distrust for some reason. There can be any number of reasons to back away from something or someone.
Answered by Ms. Sue
It sounds as though Humbug doesn't want to be involved.
Answered by Reed
In the play (which I have not seen or read), why do you suppose "Humbug" would back away or "rather not?" What is it that he would rather not do? There are, undoubtedly, clues in the script.
Answered by Angelina
DISCHORD offers HUMBUG medicine that will allow him to never have to hear another beautiful sound again
Answered by Reed
I suspect Humbug just doesn't want to participate in such a thing!
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