Lost Angel of a ruined Paradise! She knew not 'twas her own; as with no stain She faded, like a cloud which had outwept its rain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shelley mourns a fallen angel, describing her fading like a cloud that has shed its rain, implying loss of purity.
- In plain terms
- A fallen angel fades like a cloud after losing its rain.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the fragility of purity after loss.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the cloud symbolize in loss?
- How does purity change after tragedy?
Another view
The imagery is abstract and may not resonate with all readers.
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