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“But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character vows to secure fate, demanding another's death.

In simple terms: A promise to control destiny by killing someone.

Key Takeaway

Beware of fatal promises.

Themes

fate power violence

Mood

dramatic foreboding

Type

tragic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theatrical performance
  • literary analysis
  • ethical debate

Key Concepts

tragic ambition moral conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is destiny fixed or shaped by actions?
  • What are the costs of such vows?
A Different Perspective

Risk of moral corruption in pursuit of control.

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