This is a mortal wound, doctor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hamilton describes his wound as fatal in a moment of injury.
- In plain terms
- He says his injury will kill him.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge mortality in injury.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face death?
- What marks a fatal injury?
Another view
Not all wounds declared fatal prove so.
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