Here lies a lady of beauty and high degree. Of chills and fever she died, of fever and chills, The delight of her husbands, her aunts, an infant of three, And of medicos marveling sweetly on her ills.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An epitaph for a lady who died of illness, noted by her family and doctors.
- In plain terms
- A woman of status died of fever and made people sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Death affects everyone regardless of status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a person's legacy?
Another view
It focuses on the medical cause rather than her life.
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