As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
William ShakespeareRead
A sad tale's best for winter. I have one of sprites and goblins.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that stories filled with sorrow are particularly suitable for the cold, dark months of winter.
In this quote, Shakespeare implies that during winter, a time often associated with melancholy and introspection, people are more receptive to tales that evoke deep emotions, such as sadness or longing. He contrasts this with lighter, fantastical stories involving sprites and goblins, suggesting that various types of stories serve different emotional needs depending on the season and mood.
In practice
This quote could be used during a winter storytelling event to highlight the themes of sadness and emotion in literature.
As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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