While the angels, all pallid and wan, Uprising, unveiling, affirm That the play is the tragedy, 'Man', And its hero the Conqueror Worm.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Angels declare that human life is a tragedy and its true conqueror is death itself, symbolized by the worm.
- In plain terms
- The angels say life is a tragedy and the thing that wins over people is the worm.
- What can you take from it?
- Death is the ultimate victor over human life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the true hero of life?
- Does death conquer all?
Another view
It reduces human life to a futile play.
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