We each owe a death, there are no exceptions, I know that, but sometimes, oh God, the Green Mile is so long. (closing line)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone must face death but the time before it can feel painfully long.
- In plain terms
- Death is certain but waiting for it can be a long ordeal.
- What can you take from it?
- Death is certain but waiting for it can be painful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face waiting?
- Is the path to death always long?
Another view
It uses metaphorical length to describe a subjective experience.
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