April, April, Laugh thy girlish laughter; Then, the moment after, Weep thy girlish tears!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- April is depicted as changeable, laughing one moment and weeping the next.
- In plain terms
- April is like a child who switches quickly from laughter to tears.
- What can you take from it?
- Weather and mood can change quickly like April.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is April seen as fickle?
- How do weather changes affect mood?
Another view
The comparison to a child might seem simplistic to some.
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