Defeat I can endure with cheerfulness, my lady. But betrayal is like taking the wind from my sails, or the earth from beneath my feet. It chills my spirits like a rainy day, and all I can do is draw the curtains and cry into my pillow.
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In the quote from "Mary Queen of Scotland and The Isles" by Margaret George, the speaker expresses a profound sense of despair when faced with betrayal. Unlike defeat, which can be met with resilience and a positive outlook, betrayal feels debilitating, akin to losing essential support that keeps one grounded. The imagery suggests that betrayal saps one's energy and joy, leaving only sorrow.
The comparison to a rainy day emphasizes the...
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