“ As flies to wanton boys are we to th' gods,They kill us for their sport. ”
William Shakespeare, King Lear (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | King Lear |
| Topic | death fate gods |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1603 and 1606 Gloucester line |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1128/pg1128-images.html |
Context
“He has some reason, else he could not beg.
I' th' last night's storm I such a fellow saw, Which made me think a man a worm. My son
Came then into my mind, and yet my mind Was then scarce friends with him. I have heard more since.
As flies to wanton boys are we to th' gods. They kill us for their sport. Edg. [aside] How should this be?
Bad is the trade that must play fool to sorrow, Ang'ring itself and others.- Bless thee, master!
Glou. Is that the naked fellow?
” source
I' th' last night's storm I such a fellow saw, Which made me think a man a worm. My son
Came then into my mind, and yet my mind Was then scarce friends with him. I have heard more since.
As flies to wanton boys are we to th' gods. They kill us for their sport. Edg. [aside] How should this be?
Bad is the trade that must play fool to sorrow, Ang'ring itself and others.- Bless thee, master!
Glou. Is that the naked fellow?
” source
Meaning and analysis
