Quote by William Shakespeare

Clown: Good Madonna, why mournest thou?Olivia: Good Fool, for my brother's death.Clown:I think his soul is in hell, Madonna.Olivia:I know his soul is in heaven, Fool.Clown: The more fool, Madonna, to mourn for your brother's soul being in heaven.

Clown: Good Madonna, why mournest thou?Olivia: Good Fool, fo

Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's play, "Twelfth Night," the exchange between the Clown (Fool) and Olivia explores the difference in their perspectives on mourning. The Fool suggests that Olivia is foolish for grieving her brother's death because he believes her brother's soul is in hell. Olivia, however, asserts that her brother is in heaven, indicating her conviction that his departure from this world is a source of sadness for her. This brief exchange reveals the clash of beliefs and the varying ways individuals process and express their grief.

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