Dread Quote by Alexander Pope
““All this dread order break- for whom? for thee? Vile worm!- oh madness! pride! impiety!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dunciad, 1728
The poet laments chaos and moral decay, decrying pride and impiety.
In simple terms: Chaos and pride corrupt society.
Guard against pride and chaos.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social critique
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “vile worm” symbolize?
- How does satire reveal truth?
The archaic language may obscure meaning for modern readers.