But I had not quite fixed whether to make him [Don Juan]…
“But I had not quite fixed whether to make him [Don Juan] end in Hell-or in an unhappy marriage,-not knowing which would be the severest.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator is undecided whether the character's fate should be eternal punishment or a miserable marriage, both seen as severe outcomes.
In simple terms: Unsure of the worst fate for Don Juan.
Consider the consequences of choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- relationship outcomes
- moral storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does each outcome reveal about your values?
- How do you weigh moral versus personal suffering?
The decision may be influenced by personal bias rather than objective severity.