Ah! well a-day! what evil looks / Had I from old and…
“Ah! well a-day! what evil looks / Had I from old and young! / Instead of the cross, the Albatross / About my neck was hung.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels burdened by sin, likening it to an albatross hanging around his neck, replacing the cross of redemption.
In simple terms: Feeling weighed down by guilt.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release burdens.
Themes
guilt
burden
redemption
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual struggle
- seeking forgiveness
Key Concepts
sin
symbolism
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What ' does your albatross represent?
- How can you replace it with a cross?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overdramatize personal fault.