It means a man could take his own life with a dagger. Quietus meaning somewhere quiet or calm, particularly the 'quiet' of death; a bodkin is a kind of sewing needle, but the term was also used as another name for a dagger. 'Bare' bodkin means an unsheathed dagger. Here finisheth Pam's guide to Shakespearean lingo! LOL!
LOL! What the fuck were you on when you did this, sweetheart - and can I have some! An interesting take on one of Bill's best bits. Don't give up the day job though, luvvie!!!
'When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin?'
It means a man could take his own life with a dagger. Quietus meaning somewhere quiet or calm, particularly the 'quiet' of death; a bodkin is a kind of sewing needle, but the term was also used as another name for a dagger. 'Bare' bodkin means an unsheathed dagger. Here finisheth Pam's guide to Shakespearean lingo! LOL!
Pam x
Pamfino 3 years ago
Fantastic!
neil73 3 years ago
LOL! What the fuck were you on when you did this, sweetheart - and can I have some! An interesting take on one of Bill's best bits. Don't give up the day job though, luvvie!!!
Pam x
Pamfino 3 years ago
I think it sounds like Patrick Stewart on Acid!
Although i have little acting experience, this was all done in one take! What the hell is a bare bodkin anyway? Shakespeare? Ive shat him!lol!
neil73 3 years ago