Conversation Piece - Monday, December 8, 2008
"Oh, come not near me, sir; I shall defile you.
I am that of your blood was taken from you
For your better health. Look no more upon't
But cast it to the ground regardlessly;
Let the common sewer take it from distinction.
Beneath the stars, upon yon meteor
Ever hung my fate, 'mongst things corruptible;
I ne'er could pluck it from him. My loathing
Was prophet to the rest, bu ne'er believed;
Mine honor fell with him, and now my life."
(The Changeling V.iii.158-67)
I am that of your blood was taken from you
For your better health. Look no more upon't
But cast it to the ground regardlessly;
Let the common sewer take it from distinction.
Beneath the stars, upon yon meteor
Ever hung my fate, 'mongst things corruptible;
I ne'er could pluck it from him. My loathing
Was prophet to the rest, bu ne'er believed;
Mine honor fell with him, and now my life."
(The Changeling V.iii.158-67)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Lost Hope
I agree that because Edward was weak and ill equipped for the position of King, that he will have to look to a new group of supporters for advice, etc. However, because of his history with that, there will be noone who will want to be involved with the King. His behaviors are foreshadowing a nasty end to him and his reign as King. As for Mortimer, I viewed his statement as mocking Edward's attempt to do away with anyone who disobeys him. Edward waited to long to establish fear and respect in those he ruled.
