Cloaks Quote by William Shakespeare
“Why didst thou promise such a beauteous day And make me travel forth without my cloak, To let base clouds o'ertake me in my way, Hiding they brav'ry in their rotten smoke?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2
A speaker laments being promised a beautiful day yet forced to endure harsh weather without protection, highlighting broken promises and unexpected hardship.
In simple terms: Promises of beauty can hide harsh reality.
Key Takeaway
Beware promises that lack substance.
Themes
disappointment
trust
weather
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- traveling in rain
- unprepared journeys
- false expectations
- weather challenges
Key Concepts
literature
dramatic irony
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recall a time when expectations failed you?
- How do you protect yourself against unmet promises?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may be exaggerating for poetic effect, not literal.
![“We thought by setting the film ["Selling Isobel"] in the cloak of... let's call it an indie-Hollywood thriller, it would appeal to a wider range of young women who would see this cautionary tale and say, "Hang on, I've got to think twice about what I get myself into."” quote by Rudolf Buitendach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/63d/rudolf-buitendach-44228_appeals_we-thought-by-setting-the-film-selling-i_1058027.jpg)
![“I was a little jealous of the levitation cloak but I was happy to be comfortable [on Doctor Strange set].” quote by Rachel McAdams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/679/rachel-mcadams-3204_cloak_i-was-a-little-jealous-of-the-levitation_177581.jpg)
