Miko: annotations

Hermia says that, because they aren't married, it would be virtuous to avoid sleeping together.

The First Quarto and First Folio have this word as “humane”. However, virtually every modern text changes it to “human”. The Folger edition goes so far as to put “human” in the text, then define it as “humane”. This PlayShakespeare.com edition keeps it as “humane”, meaning to be considerate or obliging to someone else.

One fairy should stand guard a short distance away. The presence of this sentinel raises the problem that apparently they don't see Oberon sneak over to Titania. In some stage presentations, Oberon's fairies abduct the sentinel.

go away

Robin is asking for applause.

Titania will remove him from his physical body so that he can become a fairy.

in honor or observation of

God save my life

frolic or dance

large upper lips on a dog