Both Uses of
impersonal
in
The Lords of Discipline
- Some simply held the impartial, impersonal belief that the plebe system was a proven and effective method of turning boys into Institute men.†
Chpt 2.17 *impersonal = lacking warmth or personal connection
- When the system was impersonal and inclusive, I could bear it; but as soon as they specified me, I came apart at the seams.†
Chpt 2.19
Definition:
not influenced by personal feelings -- often indicating a lack of warmth of personal connection