“ And, though she be but little, she is fierce. ”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1601). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Topic | ferocity littleness |
| Date | 1601 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act III, Scene 2 |
| Note | Written between 1590 and 1597 Helena line |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1514/1514-h/1514-h.htm |
Meaning and analysis
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As Helena and Hermia are fighting, Helena concedes that despite her small size, Hermia shows a fierce temperament. This remark is clumsy, because if it can be interpreted as a compliment, Hermia takes it very badly by considering that Helena mocks her height and therefore insults her.
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