Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests that music has the power to compel or move people deeply.
- In plain terms
- Music has a sweet force that can influence us.
- What can you take from it?
- Music exerts a powerful influence on emotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does music move you?
- What power does art hold?
Another view
It assumes music always acts as a compelling force.
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