If you shall marry, You give away this hand, and this is…
“If you shall marry, You give away this hand, and this is mine; You give away heaven's vows, and those are mine; You give away myself, which is known mine; For I by vow am so embodied yours That she which marries you must marry me-- Either both or none.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A speaker demands total unity in marriage, insisting that the partner’s identity and vows are inseparable from theirs.
In simple terms: Marriage requires complete merging of selves.
Key Takeaway
Embrace full partnership.
Themes
marriage
identity
unity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- wedding vows
- relationship counseling
- legal contracts
Key Concepts
selflessness
binding vows
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value personal identity within partnership?
- How far should partners sacrifice self?
A Different Perspective
Total merging may ignore individual autonomy.