Dear god Quote by William Shakespeare
““Hear, nature, hear; dear goddess, hear! Suspend thy purpose, if thou didst intend To make this creature fruitful! Into her womb convey sterility! Dry up in her the organs of increase; And from her derogate body never spring A babe to honour her! If she must teem, Create her child of spleen; that it may live, And be a thwart disnatured torment to her! Let it stamp wrinkles in her brow of youth; With cadent tears fret channels in her cheeks; Turn all her mother's pains and benefits To laughter and contempt; that she may feel How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is To have a thankless child! Away, away!””
About This Quote
A lamentation of a mother’s anguish over bearing a child who brings suffering rather than joy, pleading for the cessation of such a fate.
In simple terms: Maternal grief and curse
Key Takeaway
Child can be a source of profound pain
Themes
Grief
Maternal love
Curses
Fate
Suffering
Mood
Sorrowful
Angry
Despairing
Type
Lament
Cursing
Plea
When to use this quote
- A mother confronting a difficult pregnancy
- A parent dealing with a troubled child
- A woman reflecting on societal expectations of motherhood
Key Concepts
Motherhood
Childbirth
Destiny
Pain
Practical Applications
- Therapeutic writing for grief processing
- Counseling on parental expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does societal pressure shape a mother's perception of her child?
- What coping mechanisms can alleviate maternal despair?
