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- What are the origins of the phrase "hope to die"? Is "hope to die" still commonly used today?
- Have people become more or less likely to take such oaths seriously over time?
- How do storytellers use oaths and promises to advance their plots and develop their characters? What are some of the philosophical implications of invoking death as a guarantor of truthfulness?
- Are there any variations of "hope to die"?
- How does the listener recognize when the oath is being used facetiously?
- What is the origin of "cross my heart"?
- Does "cross my heart" have different meanings in different cultures? Is there any historical evidence of the phrase "cross my heart"?
- How does the interplay between "cross my heart" and "hope to die" create the overall meaning and impact of the idiom? What are the artistic or symbolic interpretations of the phrase "cross my heart and hope to die"?
- Are there subtle differences in the level of commitment or sincerity implied by each of these phrases?
- How has the perception of death influenced the meaning of this phrase? Is there a sense of finality associated with "hope to die"?
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