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Philip felt a sense of bitter complacency towards the well-made and active-looking boy because he perceived a juxtaposition between the boy's outward appearance and what he saw as a lack of depth or intelligence. This feeling likely stemmed from Philip's own insecurities and experiences, leading him to resent the boy's seemingly effortless charm and vitality. The boy's "promising stupidity" may have evoked in Philip a recognition of his own struggles, further intensifying his sense of bitterness and complacency.

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