Death Quote by Christopher Marlowe
““YOUNG MORTIMER: Thou proud disturber of thy country's peace, Corrupter of thy king, cause of these broils, Base flatterer, yield! and were it not for shame, Shame and dishonour to a soldier's name, Upon my weapon's point here should'st thou fall, And welter in thy gore. LANCASTER: Monster of men! That, like the Greekish strumpet, train'd to arms And bloody wars so many valiant knights; Look for no other fortune, wretch, than death! King Edward is not here to buckler thee.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Edward II, 1593
A character is condemned for inciting rebellion and dishonoring the king, urging him to accept death as inevitable.
In simple terms: Rebellious actions bring shame and death.
Key Takeaway
Avoid treasonous behavior.
Themes
loyalty
honor
violence
Mood
tragic
dramatic
Type
dramatic
warning
When to use this quote
- court politics
- military conflict
- personal vendettas
Key Concepts
political intrigue
personal downfall
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a person to betray their nation?
- Is death a worthy escape from dishonor?
A Different Perspective
Even in rebellion, some may seek redemption through sacrifice.
![“I think he [King Edward] was a modernizer who was a new thinker. The things he intended to do - unify the country, expand it all from coast to coast - were very modern and radical in those days. Also, the fact that he married who he did and that he managed to deal with the consequences and…” quote by Max Irons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bf/max-irons-12586_coast_i-think-he-king-edward-was-a-modernizer_2762671.jpg)
