And now this spell was snapt: once more I viewed the ocean…
““And now this spell was snapt: once more I viewed the ocean green, And look'd far forth, yet little saw Of what had else been seen - Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread, And having once turn'd round, walks on And turns no more his head; Because he knows a frightful fiend Doth close behind him tread.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet describes a lingering fear of unseen danger after a brief glimpse of hope.
In simple terms: Fear persists despite brief optimism.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear while pursuing hope.
Themes
fear
hope
uncertainty
Mood
anxious
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- adventure
- risk assessment
- mental health
Key Concepts
psychology
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen threats linger after a hopeful moment?
- How do you balance fear and hope?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be fragile and easily shaken.