How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Above the clouds, the rockets flare and bang, and the light of an exploding airship washes across the upturned faces of the crowd, who murmur, "Oooooooooh!" (34.11)
As we all know, appearances can be deceiving. Here, the crowds of London mistake a violent explosion for fireworks. Of course, seeing how bloodthirsty they can be, they might have cheered even if they did know exactly what was going on. By the way, appearances can be deceiving? Now there's a lesson the characters in this book might want to consider.