Hamlet Quote by Hamlet Act I Scene V William Shakespeare
““The time is out of joint: O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right!" — Hamlet, Act I, Scene V””
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act I Scene V, 1603
A character laments being born into a world that requires him to fix its deep flaws, feeling cursed by fate.
In simple terms: Feeling cursed to fix a broken world.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility despite hardship.
Themes
fate
responsibility
existential
tragedy
Mood
melancholic
determined
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- leadership
- social reform
Key Concepts
existentialism
destiny
moral duty
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you change what feels predetermined?
- What responsibilities do you accept?
A Different Perspective
The burden may be overwhelming and unsolvable.
