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Definition of Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker exaggerates for the sake of emphasis. Hyperbolic statements are usually quite obvious exaggerations intended to emphasize a point... read full definition
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker exaggerates for the sake of emphasis. Hyperbolic statements are usually quite obvious exaggerations... read full definition
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker exaggerates for the sake of emphasis. Hyperbolic statements... read full definition
Act 4, Scene 3
Explanation and Analysis—Feminine Cruelty:
In the third scene of Act 4, Frederick walks in on Blunt in the midst of threatening Florinda with sexual violence. Feeling humiliated and vengeful, Blunt explains that "no prayers or tears shall mitigate [his] rage" because he is "resolved to make up [his] loss here on [her] body." Frederick backs up his buddy, hyperbolically describing women's cruelty toward men:
Have a care, Blunt, she fetched a deep sigh, she is enamoured with thy shirt and drawers, she’ll strip thee even of that; there are of her calling such unconscionable baggages, and such dexterous thieves, they’ll flay a man and he shall ne’er miss his skin, till he feels the cold.
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