Children Quote by William Shakespeare
““I never heard a passion so confused, So strange, outrageous, and so variable, As the dog Jew did utter in the streets: 'My daughter! O my ducats! O my daughter! Fled with a Christian! O my Christian ducats! Justice! the law! my ducats, and my daughter! A sealed bag, two sealed bags of ducats, Of double ducats, stolen from me by my daughter! And jewels, two stones, two rich and precious stones, Stolen by my daughter! Justice! find the girl; She hath the stones upon her, and the ducats.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 2 (c. 1596)
A character expresses chaotic, contradictory emotions about loss, betrayal, and justice, mixing personal grief with material concerns.
In simple terms: Confused grief over loss and betrayal.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge mixed feelings, seek clarity.
Themes
grief
betrayal
justice
materialism
conflict
Mood
dramatic
conflicted
Type
literary
dramatic
emotional
When to use this quote
- family dispute
- legal conflict
- inheritance issues
- personal loss
Key Concepts
emotional turmoil
irrationality
social pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do material concerns cloud moral judgments?
- Can grief be expressed without hyperbole?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may be exaggerated for dramatic effect, not reflective of rational decision‑making.
