Angel Quote by William Shakespeare
“O wretched state! O bosom black as death! O limed soul that, struggling to be free, art more engaged! Help, angels! Make assay! Bow, stubborn knees! and, heart with strings of steel, be soft as sinews of the new-born babe!”
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act I, Scene 2, 1603
Despair and struggle can be expressed through vivid, emotional language.
In simple terms: Strong feelings need powerful words.
Key Takeaway
Channel anguish into creative expression.
Themes
despair
struggle
expression
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- theatre
- writing workshops
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
dramatic monologue
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this intensity affect the listener?
- When is restraint more effective?
A Different Perspective
Overly dramatic language may alienate some audiences.
