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Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

Some scholars say that “she” refers to Hermia, others say “she” is Helena. Either way, the sense of the statement is the same: if she can't convince you to stop scorning, I will force you.

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

Demetrius uses a double meaning for bond. In the first instance, he means a promise, in the second a physical restraint. He implies that Lysander is not trying very hard to break from Hermia. This sentence supports the interpretation of lines 261-262 that Demetrius doesn't believe Lysander has the courage to break from Hermia and fight.

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

some time ago

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

since the start of the night

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

A true girl. Helena is saying she is just a timid girl.

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

In this sense, medicine is not curative but is rather a poison.

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

Another racist reference to Hermia's dark skin or hair.

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

Act as if you will follow me. This might be an insult to Lysander, accusing him of cowardice, the implication being that Lysander will only pretend to go to a duel, but won't really do it.

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

a contemptuous term for someone who scratches like a cat

Mar 25, 2019

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, III.2

let go of me