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CHAPTER XV. 



ANALYSIS OF EXPKESSION. 



Analysis of the expression of fatigue Localize the expression 

 Observe trophic signs, postures, movements Analyze and 

 classify movements according to the principles given Ana- 

 lysis of Darwin's description of laughter, and Sir Charles 

 Bell's description of joy The importance of such analysis 

 Pope's description of Achilles Study of a nervous subject 

 " A school inspection " National modes of expression. 



LOOKING at a certain man we recognize that he is 

 fatigued. How can we analyze the expression of 

 fatigue ? Being sure upon general knowledge that 

 the man is fatigued, we seek to analyze the expres- 

 sion of fatigue. The first process is observation. 

 We may commence by trying to localize the signs 

 of fatigue in certain parts ; look at the head, face, 

 trunk, limbs, their postures and movements ; also 

 look to the trophic signs, the form and fullness of 

 the face, etc. In all these points compare what 

 is seen with what experience teaches would be 

 seen under like circumstances if the man were not 

 fatigued. 



As an example, a man is seen sitting in an arm- 



