As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods;They kill us for their sport. In this passage, Gloucester articulates his thoughts while traversing the desolate heath, having been blinded by Cornwall and Regan (4.1.37–38). These words vividly convey his profound despair, which propels him towards a desire for his own demise. Furthermore, they underscore … Continue reading Gloucester — As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods