The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of heaven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The place where a good person dies is seen as holy and close to heaven.
- In plain terms
- A good person's death happens in a special, holy place.
- What can you take from it?
- Death is a transition to something sacred for the virtuous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a death peaceful?
- Is there a right place to die?
Another view
This view assumes a specific religious belief about heaven.
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