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“ Lord, what fools these mortals be! ”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1601). copy citation
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Source
Date
1601
Language
English
Reference
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act III, Scene 2
Note
Puck line
Written between 1590 and 1597
Meaning and analysis
Kwize Master
The sprite Puck has been asked to use a magic potion to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena. But Puck has it wrong and gives the potion to Lysander. This mistake creates a misunderstanding between the young couples, leading Puck to laugh at the love affairs of humans and mock their great stupidity.
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