Apollo Quote by Anne Carson
“DEATH . . . And now you are here to fight for this woman. You know her promise is given. She has to die or her husband won't go free. APOLLO Relax, I'm not breaking any laws. DEATH Why the bow, if you're breaking no laws? APOLLO I always carry a bow, it's my trademark.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Mythic Dialogues, 2022
A confrontation between death and a mortal reveals the absurdity of legalistic excuses when faced with existential stakes.
In simple terms: Death forces choices beyond law.
Key Takeaway
Recognize deeper values over rules.
Themes
mortality
law
heroism
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
theatrical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- war
- courtroom
- personal crisis
- moral decision
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly matters when survival is on the line?
- Can law ever justify harming others?
A Different Perspective
Legal arguments falter when life is at stake.
