Question

"Just this once, then, Shirley Temple." What is meant by this line?

Answer 1

Shirley temple was a Hollywood actress, belonging to it's golden era . She was famed for her long wavy hair.

Answer 2

Answer:

This line is a sarcastic jab directed at Evans's hair. 

Explanation:

• In the short story "Evan Tries an O-Level," right before Evans is scheduled to show up for his French O-level exams, officer Jackson asks him to cut his hair, despite the fact that Evans is hesitant to comply with this request.

• Evans' hair is constantly made fun of by Jackson because he despises it.
• This is done by making a reference to the well-known Hollywood actress Shirley Temple, who was famous for having long hair that was wavy. 
• This actress's hair is compared to Evans's hair, and the attachment that Evans has to his hair is what is made fun of in the line "Just this once, Shirley Temple."

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