Awake Quote by Robert Browning
“The rain set early in tonight, The sullen wind was soon awake, It tore the elm-tops down for spite, And did its best to vex the lake: I listened with heart fit to break. When glided in Porphyria; straight She shut the cold out and the storm, And kneeled and made the cheerless grate Blaze up and all the cottage warm;”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Porphyria's Lover, 1836
A lover describes a stormy night where nature mirrors his intense, possibly destructive emotions toward Porphyria, culminating in a violent act to preserve a moment of intimacy.
In simple terms: Storm reflects passionate, possibly violent love.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and temper intense emotions.
Themes
love
passion
violence
nature
psychology
Mood
intense
dark
conflicted
Type
literary
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- intimate confession
- stormy night
- emotional turmoil
- dangerous obsession
Key Concepts
Romanticism
psychological conflict
natural imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel intense feelings constructively?
- When does passion become harmful?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s justification of violence may ignore moral consequences.
