Quote by Virginia Woolf

He- for there could be no doubt of his sex, though the fashion of the time did something to disguise it- was in the act of slicing at the head of a Moor which swung from the rafters.

He- for there could be no doubt of his sex, though the fashi

Summary

This quote describes a scene where someone, who is clearly male despite the influence of current fashion trends, is engaged in the act of cutting off the head of a Moorish individual hanging from the roof. The phrase highlights the discrepancy between the person's appearance and their violent actions, indicating that they are no longer evading their true nature. It infers gender roles and societal expectations during the period, while hinting at the brutal deeds being perpetrated.

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