Skip to content

Up and down, up and down I will lead them up and down I am…

“Up and down, up and down I will lead them up and down I am feared in field in town Goblin, lead them up and down” quote by William Shakespeare
Download Open image
“Up and down, up and down I will lead them up and down I am feared in field in town Goblin, lead them up and down”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The line describes a chaotic, cyclical pattern of leading and fearing a group, possibly referencing a mischievous or dangerous figure like a goblin.

In simple terms: It portrays a fearful, repetitive leadership scenario.

Key Takeaway

Beware of cyclical power dynamics.

Themes

leadership fear chaos mythical beings

Mood

dramatic enigmatic

Type

theatrical mythic

When to use this quote

  • theater
  • role‑playing games
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

power cycles social control anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who holds power in repeating cycles?
  • How does fear influence leadership?
A Different Perspective

The phrasing is confusing and may misattribute Shakespeare.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by William Shakespeare

Explore all 5,604 William Shakespeare quotes

More Fields quotes

Browse all 4,699 Fields quotes