1In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the prince's famous soliloquy begins by contemplating the mortal coil that binds humanity to suffering and death.
2The poet's use of the word 'mortal' serves to underscore the transience of human achievement in the face of an uncaring universe.
3Mortal fear gripped the passengers as the plane hit turbulence, and the oxygen masks dropped down.
4The ancient Greeks believed that the gods were not mortal, but rather immortal beings with supernatural powers.
5The existentialist philosopher argued that acknowledging one's own mortality was essential to living an authentic life, free from the distractions of mundane concerns.