Her cap, far whiter than the driven snow, Emblem right meet of decency does yield.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The purity of her white cap symbolizes her decency and moral cleanliness.
- In plain terms
- Her very white hat shows she is a decent person.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearance can reflect inner virtue.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does dress define character?
- How do we judge virtue?
Another view
It assumes white clothing always equals goodness.
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