Abused Quote by Anonymous
“Haply for I am black, And have not those soft parts of conversation That chamberers have; or for I am declined Into the vale of years—yet that’s not much— She’s gone. I am abused, and my relief Must be to loathe her. O curse of marriage, That we can call these delicate creatures ours And not their appetites! I had rather be a toad And live upon the vapor of a dungeon Than keep a corner in the thing I love For others’ uses. Yet ’tis the plague of great ones; Prerogatived are they less than the base. ’Tis destiny unshunnable, like death.”
About This Quote
The speaker feels trapped by marriage, yearning for freedom and fearing loss of self, while acknowledging destiny's inevitability.
In simple terms: Marriage feels confining and predestined.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal autonomy within relationships.
Themes
marriage
freedom
destiny
identity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal identity
- mental health
Key Concepts
existentialism
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of marriage feel restrictive?
- How can you maintain self while honoring partnership?
A Different Perspective
Desire for freedom may clash with commitment responsibilities.
