Gloucester's heart is "figured in [his] tongue."
— Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Work Title
Date
1597
Metaphor
Gloucester's heart is "figured in [his] tongue."
Metaphor in Context
LADY ANNE
I would I knew thy heart.
RICHARD OF GLOUCESTER
'Tis figured in my tongue.
LADY ANNE
I fear me both are false.
(I.ii.181-3)
I would I knew thy heart.
RICHARD OF GLOUCESTER
'Tis figured in my tongue.
LADY ANNE
I fear me both are false.
(I.ii.181-3)
Categories
Provenance
HDIS
Citation
Shakespeare, William. The Complete Works. Oxford Shakespeare. Electronic Edition for the IBM PC. Stanley Wells and Gary Taylor, Editor.
Date of Entry
08/07/2003
Date of Review
01/25/2004
