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“Are you to be happy while I grovel in the intensity of my wretchedness? You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains—revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. Beware, for I am fearless…” quote by Mary Shelley
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““Are you to be happy while I grovel in the intensity of my wretchedness? You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains—revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful. I will watch with the wiliness of a snake, that I may sting with its venom. Man, you shall repent of the injuries you inflict.””

Mary Shelley

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 declares relentless vengeance, equating it with survival, and portrays power through fearlessness and cunning.

In simple terms: Vengeance drives a fierce, fearless resolve.

Key Takeaway

Beware of unchecked revenge.

Themes

revenge power fearlessness survival

Mood

dark dramatic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • justice
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

morality psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your desire for revenge?
  • Can power be achieved without harming others?
A Different Perspective

Revenge can consume and corrupt.

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