But bowed his comely head Down as upon a bed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject lowers his head in submission or exhaustion.
- In plain terms
- He bowed his head down like resting on a bed.
- What can you take from it?
- Bowing head shows submission or rest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does bowing your head signify to you?
- When do you need rest?
Another view
It is too vague to determine the specific emotion without context.
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