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“O me, you juggler, you canker-blossom, you thief of love!” quote by William Shakespeare
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“O me, you juggler, you canker-blossom, you thief of love!”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2, 1601

The speaker laments love's betrayal, using vivid insults to convey heartbreak.

In simple terms: Love feels betrayed, expressed with harsh words.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge pain, seek healing.

Themes

love betrayal poetry

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • creative writing
  • emotional expression

Key Concepts

shakespearean drama metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the metaphor reveal about the speaker?
  • Can love be reclaimed after betrayal?
A Different Perspective

Harsh language may alienate allies.

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