Find quotes from this poem, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Warfare Quotes
It seemed that out of the battle I escapedDown some dull tunnel, long since scoopedThrough granites which Titanic wars had groined. (1-3)
Fear Quotes
Yet also there encumbered sleepers groaned, (4)
Compassion and Forgiveness Quotes
Lifting distressful hands as if to bless. (8)
Guilt and Blame Quotes
Yet also there encumbered sleepers groaned, Too fast in thought or death to be bestirred. (4-5)
Suffering Quotes
Yet also there encumbered sleepers groaned, (4)