Oh, God! that bread should be so dear, And flesh and blood so cheap!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prays to God, shocked that basic necessities are expensive while life is cheap.
- In plain terms
- Food is costly but human life is undervalued.
- What can you take from it?
- Basic survival needs should be affordable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is bread affordable for you?
- Who decides the value of life?
Another view
Economic conditions vary significantly by region.
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