Quote by William Shakespeare

O ill-starred wench! Pale as your smock!

O ill-starred wench! Pale as your smock!

Summary

This quote, most likely referring to a woman, is a lamentation using vivid imagery. The term "ill-starred" suggests that the woman is cursed or experiencing misfortune. By comparing her complexion to a pale smock, the quote implies that she looks unhealthy, ghostly, or even lifeless. The tone of the quote conveys sympathy or sorrow towards the woman and emphasizes her negative state or circumstances.

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By William Shakespeare

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