Plead, Sleep, my cause, and make her soft like thee, That she in peace may wake and pity me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks Sleep to soften the beloved so she may show pity.
- In plain terms
- Ask sleep to make her gentle so she will feel sorry for me.
- What can you take from it?
- Use sleep to soften harsh feelings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you seek mercy?
- Does rest change feelings?
Another view
It assumes sleep can alter emotional responses effectively.
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