General CommentAlso, the word fugaz, after it's initial meaning came to generally mean 'fucked up' and was applied to the war the world in general. IMO, in general it's a very cynical look at typical English society with references to various events, minorities and observations. It's very 80's (funny that).
The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air. At this temperature the vapor may cease to burn when the source of ignition is removed.
A pinch point is a reminder. It's a reminder of who the antagonist is and what is at stake. Further, this reminder isn't filtered by the hero's experience. In other words, it's not just how the hero sees the antagonist, or antagonistic force, this is how they are. Here we see their true nature.