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“for Mercutio's soul Is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company: Either thou, or I, or both, must go with him.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“for Mercutio's soul Is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company: Either thou, or I, or both, must go with him.”

William Shakespeare

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Source Play: Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 1, 1595

Mercutio urges companions to accompany his dying soul, emphasizing shared responsibility in death.

In simple terms: Friends must stay with dying soul.

Key Takeaway

Support each other in loss.

Themes

death friendship responsibility

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • funeral rites
  • grieving
  • comforting a friend

Key Concepts

mortality companionship shared fate

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who will you stand with in a crisis?
  • How does shared duty affect grief?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore personal safety.

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