Chain me with roaring bears; Or shut me nightly in a…
“Chain me with roaring bears; Or shut me nightly in a charnel-house, O'er-covered quite with dead men's rattling bones, With reeky shanks and yellow chapless skulls; Or bid me go into a new-made grave, And hide me with a dead man in his shroud; Things that, to hear them told, have made me tremble; And I will do it without Fear or Doubt, To live an unstain'd Wife of my sweet Love.”
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 willingness to endure horrific, fearsome tasks for love, showing devotion beyond terror.
In simple terms: Willing to face horror for love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love despite fear.
Themes
love
devotion
courage
sacrifice
mortality
Mood
passionate
determined
dramatic
Type
literary
dramatic
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage vows
- dangerous missions
- extreme loyalty
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
heroism
loyalty
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you endure for love?
- Is love worth risking one's life?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme devotion may ignore personal safety and health.