“ Dispute not with her,—she is lunatic. ”
William Shakespeare, Richard III (1597). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Richard III |
| Topic | women dispute insanity |
| Date | 1597 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | Richard III, Act I, Scene 3 |
| Note | Written between 1591 and 1592 Dorset line |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1503/1503-h/1503-h.htm |
Meaning and analysis
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While Queen Margaret, widow of Henry VI, says a litany of very violent accusations and insults against him, Richard tries to make her shut up. The Marquis of Dorset then recommends not trying to argue with her, as she has completely lost her mind.
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