In short, every beast hath some evil properties; but Cromwell hath the properties of all evil beasts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A hyperbolic statement condemning Cromwell by comparing him to all evil beasts.
- In plain terms
- The speaker claims Cromwell has every bad trait found in evil animals.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme criticism often uses exaggeration to make a point.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes criticism effective?
- Is exaggeration useful?
Another view
The statement is purely rhetorical and lacks nuance.
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