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“...she has been bewitched by a wicked sorceress, and will not regain her beauty until she is my wife.' 'Does she say so? Well if you believe that you may drink cold water and think it bacon'.” quote by Andrew Lang
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““...she has been bewitched by a wicked sorceress, and will not regain her beauty until she is my wife.' 'Does she say so? Well if you believe that you may drink cold water and think it bacon'.””

Andrew Lang

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A tale of a cursed woman who can only regain her beauty by marrying the speaker, with a nonsensical response about drinking cold water and thinking it bacon.

In simple terms: Cursed woman needs marriage.

Key Takeaway

Question absurd logic.

Themes

curses marriage absurdity

Mood

amused curious

Type

folklore humorous

When to use this quote

  • storytelling
  • critical thinking
  • debate
  • analysis

Key Concepts

folklore logic humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we recognize absurdity in arguments?
  • What does the story say about belief and logic?
A Different Perspective

The absurd reply highlights the folly of literal interpretations.

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