"M.Hamel stood up very pale,....I never saw him look so tall" Why was he pale? What does ' look so tall ' mean?

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As M. Hamel sat on the chair looking tired and sad, Franz thought that his teacher had never looked taller. This perception of height was not because of an actual increase, but it was symbolic of the pride M. Hamel had and his emotions for the language he taught. Even though he could no longer teach French, yet he continued to respect the language and he stepped down from his position as a teacher with dignity.

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"Look so tall" means a person brimming with confidence.
Paleness denotes weakness
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Here the particular phrase means that little franz never saw his french teacher with respect. but that day he was looking tall which means that the teacher's personality was commanding respect and also franz started to realize that the people of alsace and Lorraine owes a lot to the teacher for his perrineal service for last 40 years...i hope u r clear...gud nytt
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Here the particular phrase means that little franz never saw his french teacher with respect. but that day he was looking tall which means that the teacher's personality was commanding respect and also franz started to realize that the people of alsace and Lorraine owes a lot to the teacher for his perrineal service for last 40 years

I hope u r clear..gud nytt
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