“ He that dies pays all debts. ”
William Shakespeare, The Tempest (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | The Tempest |
| Topic | death debts |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1610 and 1611 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1135/pg1135-images.html |
Context
“
picture of Nobody. STEPHANO. If thou beest a man, show thyself in thy
likeness; if thou beest a devil, take't as thou list. TRINCULO. O, forgive me my sins!
STEPHANO. He that dies pays all debts. I defy thee. Mercy
upon us! CALIBAN. Art thou afeard?
STEPHANO. No, monster, not I.
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picture of Nobody. STEPHANO. If thou beest a man, show thyself in thy
likeness; if thou beest a devil, take't as thou list. TRINCULO. O, forgive me my sins!
STEPHANO. He that dies pays all debts. I defy thee. Mercy
upon us! CALIBAN. Art thou afeard?
STEPHANO. No, monster, not I.
” source
Meaning and analysis
