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Death Quote by Seamus Heaney

“I want away to the house of death, to my father under the low, clay roof.” quote by Seamus Heaney
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““I want away to the house of death, to my father under the low, clay roof.””

Seamus Heaney

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Funeral Rites” from *The Spirit Level*, 1995

A yearning for death as a return to familial roots and comfort under a simple, humble shelter.

In simple terms: Longing for death as return to father’s simple home.

Key Takeaway

Embrace simplicity and familial connection.

Themes

death family longing

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • end‑of‑life discussions
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

existential yearning homecoming

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does simplicity shape our view of death?
  • What comforts you in thinking of home?
A Different Perspective

May idealize death over life’s possibilities.

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