All 3 Uses of
inferno
in
Gone with the Wind
- This was an inferno of pain and smell and noise and hurry—hurry—hurry!†
Chpt 3.21 *
- The world became an inferno of noise and flame and trembling earth as one explosion followed another in earsplitting succession.†
Chpt 3.23
- To Scarlett, he seemed as exhilarated and contemptuous as if he got strong pleasure from the situation, as if he welcomed the inferno they were approaching.†
Chpt 3.23
Definition:
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(inferno) a very intense and uncontrolled fire
or:
a place that is hell-like (terribly hot or full of suffering)