Dismount and kneel before me, that I may strike off your head with fullest ease. You shall die in this tragic golden light of sunset. - Torqual
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character demands surrender and threatens execution dramatically.
- In plain terms
- Kneel or I will kill you easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Threats often come with dramatic flair.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to threats?
- Is power always shown?
Another view
Not all threats are carried out.
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