Human faults are innumerable, and Shakespeare’s phrases have the extraordinary talent of highlighting the convolutions of our condition. Take, for example, the phrase “Not as black as he’s painted.” It goes back to “King Lear” (3.2) where the distressed King Lear plaintively roams the heath in a fierce storm.
Synonyms:§
- Less culpable
- Not entirely guilty
- Not so bad after all
Similar Terms and Phrases:§
- Misrepresented
- Wrongly accused
- Innocent as far as one knows
Humorous Quote:§
“Don’t believe everything you hear. Even salt looks like sugar.” - Anonymous
Proverbs:§
- Every coin has two sides.
- Judge not, lest ye be judged.
Literary References:§
- King Lear by William Shakespeare: Revisit the turmoil of Lear’s plight and feel the raw fretfulness of justice in tempestuous winds.
- Captain Brassbound’s Conversion by George Bernard Shaw: Dive into Shaw’s knack for dissecting societal conventions and see how misrepresented characters fight for their true narrative.
- Fanny’s First Play by George Bernard Shaw: Shaw’s comedic ruminations on roles people are cast into perhaps underlines one individual’s plight of being “painted black.”
Films:§
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962): Observe how Atticus Finch defends an almost irredeemably “black-painted” Tom Robinson.
- “Shawshank Redemption” (1994): Witness the epic journey of Andy Dufresne, a man wrongfully imprisoned who proves not as black as painted by society.
Inspiring Quote:§
“Being misunderstood can be the greatest advantage. You can watch fear and confusion in your enemies’ eyes.” - Anonymous
May words continue to weave warm webs around your thoughts, clear misconceptions, and whisper wisdom through every turn of phrase.
📝 Authentically Yours,
L. M. Literary
✒️ Published: 2023-10-02
