Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral…
“Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade, But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange. Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell: Ding-dong Hark! now I hear them,—Ding-dong, bell.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Death transforms the body, turning it into something beautiful and mysterious, suggesting rebirth and wonder.
In simple terms: Death can become something beautiful.
Key Takeaway
Find wonder in change and loss.
Themes
mortality
transformation
nature
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- artistic inspiration
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
theatre
poetic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor loss while seeing its beauty?
- What does “sea‑change” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize loss, ignoring pain.