But from the hoop's bewitching round, Her very shoe has power to wound.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even small parts of fashionable attire like shoes can cause harm or distraction.
- In plain terms
- Even a small detail of fashion can hurt.
- What can you take from it?
- Minor details in fashion can have major impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does style affect power?
- What creates influence?
Another view
It is ambiguous about what type of wound is meant.
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