Outcast Quote by Oscar Wilde
““A prison wall was round us both, Two outcast men we were: The world had thrust us from its heart, And God from out His care: And the iron gin that waits for Sin Had caught us in its snare.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Prison Wall”, 1885
Two outcasts feel trapped by societal and divine abandonment, likening it to a prison.
In simple terms: Outcasts feel trapped by society and God.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings of isolation.
Themes
poetry
alienation
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- therapy sessions
- support groups
Key Concepts
existential dread
social exile
Questions to Reflect On
- What walls imprison you?
- Can empathy break the iron gin?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ on religious references.
