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“Fond of those hives where folly reigns, And cards and scandal are the chains, Where the pert virgin slights a name, And scorns to redden into shame.” quote by Jonathan Swift
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“Fond of those hives where folly reigns, And cards and scandal are the chains, Where the pert virgin slights a name, And scorns to redden into shame.”

Jonathan Swift

About This Quote

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

Society’s absurdities are highlighted through chaotic imagery, exposing folly and scandal as chains that shame the innocent.

In simple terms: Folly and scandal bind people.

Key Takeaway

Question societal norms critically.

Themes

satire critique morality

Mood

wry critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • media consumption
  • education curricula
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

social commentary human folly

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does satire reveal truth?
  • What modern 'chains' limit freedom?
A Different Perspective

Satire may be misinterpreted as endorsement.

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