Honorable Quote by William Shakespeare
““O honorable strumpet””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 2, Scene 2
A sarcastic address that questions a woman's moral standing while acknowledging her influence.
In simple terms: Sarcastic title challenges a woman's reputation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power behind provocative language.
Themes
gender
reputation
power
Mood
critical
historical
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- political intrigue
- public shaming
Key Concepts
satire
social critique
Elizabethan drama
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about gender dynamics of the era?
- How would you rephrase this today?
A Different Perspective
Modern audiences may find the term offensive.
![“Virtue knowing no base repulse, shines with untarnished honour; nor does she assume or resign her emblems of honour by the will of some popular breeze. [Lat., Virtus repulse nescia sordidae, Intaminatis fulget honoribus; Nec sumit aut ponit secures Arbitrio popularis aurae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/117/horace-172_assuming_virtue-knowing-no-base-repulse-shines-wi_2769467.jpg)
