
“ Society is no comfort to one not sociable. ”
William Shakespeare, Cymbeline (1623). copy citation
Author
Source
Topic
Date
1623
Language
English
Reference
Cymbeline, King of Britain, Act IV, Scene 2
Note
Imogen line
Written between 1609 and 1611
Meaning and analysis
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Imogen travels pretending to be a boy. As her health deteriorates, Belarius suggests that she may rest in their cave while they go hunting, but Arvirargus offers to stay with her as a gesture of support. Imogen answers that having company is not a comfort when you are not in the mood to appreciate it.
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