Hired Quote by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill
““I've gone and hired myself out. I've hired myself out to Death.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Hired to Death," 1990s
The speaker feels bound to death, implying fatalistic servitude.
In simple terms: Death is depicted as a master employer.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on your relationship with mortality.
Themes
mortality
fate
resistance
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- dark poetry
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
literature
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “hired to death” symbolize for you?
- How does this shape your view of life?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be culturally specific.
