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Then Mount Jerome for the protestants. Funerals all over…

“Then Mount Jerome for the protestants. Funerals all over the world everywhere every minute. Shovelling them under by the cartload doublequick. Thousands every hour. Too many in the world.” quote by James Joyce
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““Then Mount Jerome for the protestants. Funerals all over the world everywhere every minute. Shovelling them under by the cartload doublequick. Thousands every hour. Too many in the world.””

James Joyce

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 laments the overwhelming number of deaths, likening them to a relentless, mass burial process.

In simple terms: Too many deaths everywhere, like endless graves.

Key Takeaway

Recognize mortality and cherish life.

Themes

mortality grief overwhelm

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • funeral services
  • war zones
  • pandemic response
  • historical tragedies

Key Concepts

existential dread mass death societal loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does constant exposure to death affect your worldview?
  • What can we do to honor each life?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may exaggerate, ignoring individual stories.

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