Why? Christopher was good at male friendship and at provoking affection, a genius in the old art of fellowship and tapping the male psyche.
Crisp might have been gratified to know that he is still provoking affection, argument and art, though Fillis suspects he would have been sanguine.
Person is Ziggy, not just the same actor (James Ransone) but the same gobby individual who, by rights, ought to annoy the hell out of everyone but in fact provokes real affection and loyalty.
According to Telesio, we can voluntarily provoke and suppress affections and their related actions (DRN book IX, ch. I; vol. III, p. 332f).; what is more, we are able to master the degree to which we desire and are affected (DRN book IX, ch. II; vol. III, p. 334).
To provoke this shower of affection, Mr. Cameron had not solved the European financial crisis, nor had he brought peace to the Middle East.
The 21-year-old does not appear, yet the hope, resentment and affection he provokes come bursting into the open, forcefully, disturbingly and with wit.
Certainly, the recent re-examination of Thatcherism and its divisions seemed like a visit to a strange and ancient time, which, whisper it again, even provoked a batsqueak of affection for the coalition.
But it is also a treasure: an odd, flawed, but nonetheless beautifully handmade object as apt to win affection as to provoke annoyance".
And these fake mates would also make the real, live target of their affection look more desirable, provoking the jealousy of Facebook-stalking exes.
His announcement of his terminal illness provoked an outpouring of dismay and affection from his readers – not least on this newspaper's website.
