Instrument Quote by William Shakespeare
““Why, masters, have your instruments been in Naples, that they speak i’ the nose thus? FIRST MUSICIAN How, sir, how! CLOWN Are these, I pray you, wind instruments? FIRST MUSICIAN Ay, marry, are they, sir. CLOWN O, thereby hangs a tale. FIRST MUSICIAN Whereby hangs a tale, sir? CLOWN Marry, sir, by many a wind instrument that I know.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, Act 2, Scene 2 (approx.)
A comedic exchange where characters mistake wind instruments for something else, highlighting confusion and wordplay.
In simple terms: A funny misunderstanding about musical instruments.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy humor in miscommunication.
Themes
comedy
misunderstanding
language
performance
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
dramatic
humorous
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- teaching language
- improvisation
- scriptwriting
Key Concepts
theatre
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this scene reveal about communication?
- How does wordplay affect audience engagement?
A Different Perspective
Humor may rely on cultural context that can be lost.
