Now my charms are all o'erthrown, And what strength I…
“Now my charms are all o'erthrown, And what strength I have's mine own, Which is most faint: now, 'tis true, Or sent to Naples. Let me not, Since I have my dukedom got And pardon 'd the deceiver, dwell In this bare island by your spell; I must be here confined by you, But release me from my bands With the help of your good hands: Gentle breath of yours my sails Must fill, or else my project fails, Which was to please: now I want Spirits to enforce, art to enchant, And my ending is despair, Unless I be relieved by prayer, Which pierces so, that it assaults Mercy itself, and frees all faults. As you from crimes would pardon'd be, Let your indulgence set me free.”
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 pleads for freedom, seeking divine or magical aid to escape confinement and fulfill a desperate purpose.
In simple terms: Seeking help to break free from imprisonment.
Key Takeaway
Seek allies or higher power to overcome constraints.
Themes
freedom
desperation
faith
Mood
desperate
hopeful
Type
dramatic
poetic
When to use this quote
- prisoner seeking release
- spiritual supplication
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Divine intervention
magical realism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust to help you?
- What inner strengths can you summon?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on external rescue may neglect personal agency.