And both were young, and one was beautiful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two young people are introduced, one of whom is beautiful.
- In plain terms
- There are two youths, and one is beautiful.
- What can you take from it?
- Beauty often stands out in youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does beauty get highlighted?
- What else defines youth?
Another view
It reduces the person to looks alone.
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