I am obnoxious to each carping tongue Who says my hand a…
““I am obnoxious to each carping tongue Who says my hand a needle better fits; A Poets pen all scorn I should thus wrong, For such despite they cast on Female wits: If what I do prove well it won’t advance; They’l say it’s stoln, or else it was by chance.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A poet defends her work against harsh criticism, especially from male peers who dismiss her talent as trivial or accidental.
In simple terms: Female poet faces unfair criticism from male critics.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm against dismissive criticism.
Themes
female authors
gender bias
artistic criticism
poetry
self‑advocacy
Mood
defiant
reflective
empowered
Type
Poetry:1
Pen Scorn:1
Obnoxious Carping:1
Tongue Says:1
Female Wits:1
Poets Pen:1
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing workshops
- gender studies discussions
Key Concepts
feminist literature
authorial voice
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when your work is belittled?
- What strategies help maintain confidence amid bias?
A Different Perspective
Critics may still influence public perception despite the poet’s confidence.