Estates Quote by William Shakespeare
“I 'gin to be aweary of the sun, And wish th' estate o' th' world were now undone.”
About This Quote
Source Play: King Lear, Act 1, Scene 1, 1605
The speaker feels dread of the sun and wishes the world were undone, expressing deep melancholy and existential despair.
In simple terms: I am scared of the sun and wish the world were over.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and process hopeless feelings.
Themes
despair
existential
nature
melancholy
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
tragic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic inspiration
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
Shakespearean tragedy
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the sun symbolize for you?
- How can you find meaning amid despair?
A Different Perspective
Hope can emerge from confronting darkness.
