Quote by George Eliot
Jubal, the face said, I am thy loved Past, The soul that makes thee one from first to last. I am the angel of thy life and death, Thy outbreathed being drawing its last breath. Am I not thine alone, a dear dead bride Who blest thy lot above all men's beside?
Summary
In this quote, a face represents a person's past. The face addresses someone named Jubal, claiming to be the soul that unites Jubal's entire life from beginning to end. The face is referred to as the angel of Jubal's life and death, implying that it has been present throughout his entire existence. It identifies itself as a beloved past, a deceased bride who brought great happiness to Jubal's life, making it clear that it considers itself exclusive to him, offering a unique and cherished connection between them.
By George Eliot
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