Pull Quote by John Webster
““Pull and pull strongly for your able strength / Must pull down heaven upon me””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Duchess of Malfi, 1614
A plea for divine assistance, urging heaven to support the speaker’s strength.
In simple terms: Ask heaven for help and strength.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual support in hardship.
Themes
faith
desperation
appeal
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
theatrical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Personal crises
- religious rituals
- dramatic monologues
Key Concepts
Divine intervention
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith influence coping with adversity?
- What role does divine appeal play in literature?
A Different Perspective
May reflect personal doubt.
