Let not this weak, unknowing hand
Presume Thy Bolts to throw,
And deal Damnation round the land,
On each I judge thy Foe.
from Alexander Pope
2006-10-07 19:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
this "being" is advising himself to think before acting because he is capable of passing judgement and punishment on mankind. almost as if he's having mercy by reminding his "hand" of it's powerful capabilities. he's trying to refrain himself from being provoked by the sins of man.
2006-10-07 19:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First 2 lines.
Don't presume that the punishment I give out is weak or my decision on who to punish is based on ignorance.
Last 2 lines.
Everyone will be judged and punished.
2006-10-08 02:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Luken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's up to each of us to interprete, but to me it says that hes searching for some higher guidance than himself.
2006-10-08 02:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by mrnoitall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Let me not presume that I am wise enough to handle the power of damnation.
2006-10-08 02:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my interpretation...
Don't cast or pass judgement on a society or people in general if you have not lived their lives.
That is just my thought on it.
2006-10-08 02:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by nanners040477 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋