Be it granted me to behold you again in dying, Hills of home!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wishes to see his homeland one last time before dying. It expresses deep longing for home and attachment to place.
- In plain terms
- I want to see my hometown one last time before I die.
- What can you take from it?
- Home holds deep emotional significance worth cherishing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What place do you most want to see one last time?
- How does place shape identity?
Another view
The wish is impossible to fulfill if death comes unexpectedly.
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