Both Uses of
homage
in
War and Peace
- "Helene, who has never cared for anything but her own body and is one of the stupidest women in the world," thought Pierre, "is regarded by people as the acme of intelligence and refinement, and they pay homage to her.†
Chpt 8homage = respect or loyalty
- Napoleon began the war with Russia because he could not resist going to Dresden, could not help having his head turned by the homage he received, could not help donning a Polish uniform and yielding to the stimulating influence of a June morning, and could not refrain from bursts of anger in the presence of Kurakin and then of Balashev.†
Chpt 10 *
Definition:
a show of deep respect or admiration for someone or something -- often through a gesture, artwork, or tribute