Are the meanings of the following phrases similar, contradictory, neither
love me love my dog. He that strikes my dog would strike me if he dared
Neither.
To determine whether the meanings of the phrases "love me love my dog" and "He that strikes my dog would strike me if he dared" are similar, contradictory, or neither, we need to analyze the content of each phrase.
The phrase "love me love my dog" implies that if someone truly loves and cares for a person, they should also love and care for that person's pet or companion. It suggests that affection and concern should extend beyond just the individual and include their loved ones or things that are important to them.
On the other hand, the phrase "He that strikes my dog would strike me if he dared" states that if anyone were bold enough to harm the speaker's dog, it implies that they would also be willing to harm the speaker themselves if given the opportunity. It suggests a link between cruelty towards a pet and the potential behavior towards the owner.
Therefore, the meanings of these two phrases can be considered similar. Both convey the idea of a connection between the treatment or affection shown towards a person and their pet. Both phrases imply that how someone responds to or treats a person's dog reflects their attitude towards the person themselves.