The screech-owl, with ill-boding cry, Portends strange…
“The screech-owl, with ill-boding cry, Portends strange things, old women say; Stops every fool that passes by, And frights the school-boy from his play.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The owl’s ominous call warns of unusual events, causing fear in both the naïve and children.
In simple terms: The owl’s cry signals strange things and scares people.
Key Takeaway
He the om warning and protect the vulnerable.
Themes
fear
superstition
warning
children
foolishness
Mood
anxious
foreboding
cautious
Type
cautionary
folklore
When to use this quote
- walking through a forest at night
- children playing outdoors
- elderly hearing omens
Key Concepts
omen om
psychology
folklore
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you let superstitious warnings affect your decisions?
- How can you distinguish real danger from fear?
A Different Perspective
The warning may be more superstition than reality.