Sometime [Queen Mab] driveth o'er a soldier's neck, And…
![“Sometime [Queen Mab] driveth o'er a soldier's neck, And then dreams he of cutting foreign throats, Of breaches, ambuscadoes, Spanish blades, Of healths five fathom deep; and then anon Drums in his ear, at which he starts and wakes, And being thus frighted, swears a prayer or two And sleeps again” quote by William Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/8da/william-shakespeare-4_dark_sometime-queen-mab-driveth-o-er-a-soldie_611287.jpg)
““Sometime [Queen Mab] driveth o'er a soldier's neck, And then dreams he of cutting foreign throats, Of breaches, ambuscadoes, Spanish blades, Of healths five fathom deep; and then anon Drums in his ear, at which he starts and wakes, And being thus frighted, swears a prayer or two And sleeps again””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mab’s dream shows how imagination can turn a soldier’s mind toward violence and fear, then quickly calm him with prayer.
In simple terms: Dreams can stir violent thoughts, then prayer soothes them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when imagination fuels fear and use calm reflection.
Themes
imagination
war
fear
calm
prayer
Mood
anxious
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- battlefield stress
- nightmares
- pre‑combat anxiety
- post‑combat reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you calm a mind after a vivid, frightening dream?
- Can imagination be redirected to positive outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may amplify fear but not guarantee action.