And it is a wonder what will be the fashion after the…
“And it is a wonder what will be the fashion after the plagueisdoneastoperiwigs, fornobody will daretobuy any haire for fear of the infectionthat it had been cut off the heads of people dead of the plague.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He muses that after the plague, wigs will replace hair due to fear of infection.
In simple terms: People will wear wigs after the plague because of fear.
Adapt fashion to health concerns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- costume design
- historical reenactment
- public health messaging
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do health crises reshape cultural norms?
- What lasting impacts can such changes have?
Fashion changes may be temporary and driven by fear.