Both Uses of
bravado
in
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Beside her stood a young man of imposing mien, although partaking somewhat of vanity and bravado—one of those handsome fellows whom all women agree to admire, although grave men learned in physiognomy shrug their shoulders at them.†
Chpt 2.7.1 *
- This piece of bravado produced its effects,—the spell of the beam was broken.†
Chpt 2.10.4
Definition:
a bold manner or show of bravery -- often hiding fear or insecurity