Hounds Quote by William Butler Yeats
“The women that I picked spoke sweet and low And yet gave tongue. "Hound voices" were they all.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of the Wandering Aengus", 1899, Poetry collection
The poet describes women who speak softly yet have sharp, biting language, likening them to hounds.
In simple terms: Soft speech, sharp words.
Key Takeaway
Listen beyond the tone.
Themes
poetry
language
contrast
gender dynamics
Mood
analytical
poetic
Type
interpretation
observation
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- analyzing literature
- gender studies
- communication training
Key Concepts
metaphor
voice
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive soft versus harsh language?
- What does the hound metaphor suggest?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary widely.
