2006-07-13 04:00:52 · 16 answers · asked by andra 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'd give practically anything for a horse, but I have nowhere to keep a horse and no money for medical care. As for Oracle's quote, in connection with "my kingdom for a horse," as opposed to any of the mafia movies, I'd say that "make him an offer he can't refuse" is from "Robin Hood, Men in Tights."
2006-07-13 04:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Moon Maiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if a horse would provide me with a means of escape from certain torture and painful death, I just might give my kingdom for a horse. Possessions and wealth can be replaced, my life can't.
2006-07-13 11:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because if I had a kingdom I could have lots of money, power, AND lots of horses.
2006-07-13 11:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were in Richard's place, where he was about to lose both his kingdom and his life, I'd do it--if he had the horse, he might at least be able to escape with his life!
2006-07-13 11:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now what would I do with a horse that I couldn't do with an entire kingdom at my disposal?
2006-07-13 11:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
now what would i do with a horse that i cant do with a kingdom that probably already has horses?
2006-07-13 11:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Kish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! i'd hate ruling over people, i'd ride on the horse to some forest and live in the forest, happy and in harmony with nature!
2006-07-13 11:04:26 · answer #7 · answered by treehugger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope...
if I have a Kingdom then everything within the Kingdom is mine.. but if its not with in my kingdom then
"I will make an offer they won't refuse" ( know what movie this is from?)
2006-07-13 11:05:20 · answer #8 · answered by Oracle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put into context: Richard knew that unless he got a horse - and quick - he was dead. In his shoes, it must have seemed a good trade - not that it worked.
2006-07-13 15:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by poohba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might even teach about iambic pentameter with it.
The full quote is a perfect, clear example of the form. :)
2006-07-13 11:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Compulsive Reader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋