Banishment Quote by William Shakespeare
“Myself--a prince by fortune of my birth, Near to the king in blood, and near in love Till you did make him misinterpret me-- Have stooped my neck under your injuries And sighed my English breath in foreign clouds, Eating the bitter bread of banishment, Whilst you have fed upon my signories, Disparked my parks and felled my forest woods, From my own windows torn my household coat, Rased out my imprese, leaving me no sign, Save men's opinions and my living blood, To show the world I am a gentleman.”
About This Quote
The speaker laments loss of status and identity, pleading for recognition of his humanity despite being reduced to a mere opinion.
In simple terms: Loss of status feels dehumanizing.
Key Takeaway
Seek dignity beyond titles.
Themes
identity
status
humanity
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
dramatic
reflective
When to use this quote
- court disputes
- public denunciations
- family estrangements
- exile
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
personal loss
Questions to Reflect On
- How to reclaim personal worth?
- What defines true nobility?
A Different Perspective
Society may ignore pleas.
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