words-to-die-by

words-to-die-by

1/6/2016

link

http://www.theawl.com/2015/12/words-to-die-by

summary

This article on The Awl reflects on the power of words and their ability to shape our lives. It discusses the concept of "words to die by," a phrase used to describe the final words of individuals before their passing. The author delves into the significance of these last words and the impact they can have on those who hear or read them. The article explores various examples of famous last words, ranging from philosophical statements to humorous quips. Ultimately, it explores the ways in which words can offer comfort, provoke thought, and leave a lasting impression on others.

tags

etymology ꞏ linguistic diversity ꞏ linguistic exploration ꞏ death ꞏ language and culture ꞏ linguistic interpretation ꞏ metaphorical language ꞏ mortality ꞏ existentialism ꞏ language usage ꞏ language ꞏ linguistic expressions ꞏ life ꞏ figurative language ꞏ linguistic communication ꞏ linguistic analysis ꞏ language philosophy ꞏ linguistic symbolism ꞏ expressions ꞏ cultural symbolism ꞏ wordplay ꞏ linguistic nuance ꞏ cultural diversity ꞏ mortality metaphors ꞏ linguistic philosophy ꞏ linguistic curiosity ꞏ philosophy ꞏ linguistics ꞏ literary devices ꞏ linguistic pragmatics ꞏ linguistic semantics ꞏ idioms ꞏ cultural expressions ꞏ language and death ꞏ linguistic interpretations ꞏ linguistic creativity ꞏ language and meaning ꞏ words ꞏ language development ꞏ linguistic meaning ꞏ linguistic metaphors ꞏ linguistic intricacies ꞏ death and language ꞏ phrases ꞏ linguistic devices ꞏ vocabulary