Fear Quote by Ann Radcliffe
““And yet I fear you; for you are fatal then, When your eyes roll so. Alas! why gnaw you so your nether lip? Some bloody passion shakes your very frame: These are portents; but yet I hope, I hope, They do not point on me.” Shakspeare.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2
The speaker expresses fear of a fatal lover, describing intense, painful passion and hope that it does not affect them.
In simple terms: Fear of a deadly lover’s intense passion, hoping it spares them.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear while hoping for protection.
Themes
love
fear
passion
Mood
dramatic
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- dangerous liaisons
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
fatal attraction
hope
emotional turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to a harmful love?
- How can hope coexist with fear?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealization may ignore real danger.
