Art Quote by William Shakespeare
““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.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, attributed to William Shakespeare (misattributed), 1623
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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