What hands are here? ha! they pluck out mine eyes! Will…
“What hands are here? ha! they pluck out mine eyes! Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No; this my hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green one red.” “My hands are of your colour; but I shame to wear a heart so white. A little water clears us of this deed: How easy it is then! Your constancy hath left you unattended.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Guilt can turn a hand red with blood, yet the mind may seek to wash it clean, but the stain persists.
In simple terms: Guilt stains actions, and rationalizations cannot fully erase it.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge guilt rather than trying to hide it.
Themes
guilt
conscience
consequences
Mood
tragic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- confession
- self‑reflection
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
moral psychology
shame
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the hand symbolize for you?
- How can you reconcile actions with values?
A Different Perspective
Denial may prolong inner conflict.