Here lies a wretched corse, of wretched soul bereft: Seek…
““Here lies a wretched corse, of wretched soul bereft: Seek not my name: a plague consume you wicked caitiffs left! Here lie I, Timon; who, alive, all living men did hate: Pass by and curse thy fill, but pass and stay not here thy gait.””
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 curses those who despise him, inviting misfortune upon them, and declares his own exile and hatred.
In simple terms: He curses his enemies and embraces exile.
Key Takeaway
Beware the bitterness of hatred.
Themes
revenge
exile
despair
Mood
tragic
dark
Type
dramatic
literary
When to use this quote
- political betrayal
- personal vendetta
- social ostracism
- theatrical monologue
Key Concepts
curses
poetic justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives someone to curse others?
- Can forgiveness replace vengeance?
A Different Perspective
Curses may reflect desperation, not rational action.