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Revenge, revenge, Timotheus cries, See the Furies arise!

“Revenge, revenge, Timotheus cries, See the Furies arise!” quote by John Dryden
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“Revenge, revenge, Timotheus cries, See the Furies arise!”

John Dryden

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 calls for vengeance, invoking the mythic Furies to punish.

In simple terms: Call for revenge, summon mythic avengers.

Key Takeaway

Consider the consequences before seeking revenge.

Themes

justice revenge mythology

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

literary historical

When to use this quote

  • political conflict
  • personal betrayal
  • legal disputes
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

retribution emotional impulse historical reference

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to retaliation?
  • How does myth shape our view of justice?
A Different Perspective

Revenge often escalates conflict rather than resolves it.

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