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My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyon
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"My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered"

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

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In this quote, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses an effective analogy to express the irony and misery of the narrator's fortune. The contrast of the narrator's circumstances with that of a person considering suicide presents a grim and desperate situation. The mention of "great hap to be killed" presents a twist of fate, suggesting that the storyteller's fortune is so unfortunate that even their darkest expectations are defied. This highlights a sense of helplessness and a complete lack of control over one's own fate. The quote serves to convey the profound sense of irony and hopelessness that pervades the storyteller's life.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Hawthorne between July 4, 1804 and May 19, 1864. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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