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“A gross hag And, lozel, thou art worthy to be hang'd, That wilt not stay her tongue. ANTIGONUS ~ Hang all the husbands That cannot do that feat, you'll leave yourself Hardly one subject.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““A gross hag And, lozel, thou art worthy to be hang'd, That wilt not stay her tongue. ANTIGONUS ~ Hang all the husbands That cannot do that feat, you'll leave yourself Hardly one subject.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

A character condemns a woman for speaking out, demanding harsh punishment for defying authority.

In simple terms: Silencing dissent leads to cruelty.

Key Takeaway

Challenge unjust authority.

Themes

power justice gender speech

Mood

critical somber

Type

historical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • political oppression
  • gender discrimination
  • legal systems

Key Concepts

authority punishment gender oppression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do societies punish outspoken women?
  • How can we protect free speech?
A Different Perspective

The quote reflects misogynistic attitudes and may be historically inaccurate.

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