Hushed in the alabaster arms of Death Our young Marcellus sleeps.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Young Marcellus lies peacefully in death's white arms.
- In plain terms
- A mournful image of a youth's death.
- What can you take from it?
- Death can be portrayed as gentle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use gentle imagery for death?
- How does youth affect the impact of loss?
Another view
Interpretation may vary across cultures.
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