There's her cousin, an she were not possessed with a fury…
“There's her cousin, an she were not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A poetic comparison of a woman's beauty to the contrast between May and December, implying she surpasses even a furious cousin.
In simple terms: She is more beautiful than a furious cousin.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of vivid metaphor.
Themes
beauty
contrast
poetry
Mood
reflective
appreciative
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- describing a lover
- writing poetry
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
metaphor
comparative imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the contrast enhance the description?
- What does the fury represent?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted without context.