“ Lord, what fools these mortals be! ”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1601). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Topic | man folly |
| Date | 1601 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act III, Scene 2 |
| Note | Written between 1590 and 1597 Puck line |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1514/1514-h/1514-h.htm |
Meaning and analysis
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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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