I was a-trembling, because I'd got to decide, forever, betwixt two things, and I knowed it. I studied a minute, sort of holding my breath, and then says to myself, 'All right, then, I'll GO to hell.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels torn between two choices, ultimately deciding to embrace a drastic path.
- In plain terms
- He is conflicted and chooses a bold, possibly doomed, action.
- What can you take from it?
- Decisions made under pressure can feel like a leap into the unknown.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives someone to choose a painful path?
- When is reckless bravery justified?
Another view
The language is hyperbolic, making literal interpretation difficult.
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