Bosoms Quote by Robert Browning
“Dear, dead women, with such hair, too--what's become of all the gold Used to hang and brush their bosoms?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "A Woman's Answer" (part of "Men and Women", 1855)
The speaker laments the loss of women's beauty and value as symbolized by gold hair ornaments, reflecting on changing standards of attractiveness
In simple terms: The speaker misses the gold hair ornaments that once symbolized women's beauty
Key Takeaway
Consider how societal standards of beauty evolve over time
Themes
beauty
loss
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- personal self‑esteem
- historical beauty ideals
Key Concepts
cultural standards
material symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the loss of gold symbolize for you?
- How do you define beauty beyond appearance?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize material value over intrinsic worth
