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The language of love in a Midsummer nights dream.
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... Coursework-The language of love At the commencement of the play Lysander is infatuated with Hermia. However that infatuation changes to loathing. He is outspoken, witty and romantic. He seems a most eligible suitor for Hermia, were it not for the obstinacy of Egeus. 'May I marry thee?' Hermia says yes, so this means that they must be lovers, if they are willing to steel away in the middle of night to escape. This portrays Lysander's romantic side because it shows that they are willing to give up their luxurious lifestyle for love. Lysander predominantly talks in poetic verse. Also in love poetic verses, for instance:- 'O cross to high to be enthralled to law. Or else misgraffed in respect of years'. As the play progresses Lysanders infatuation with Hermia changes to Helena. Lysander says 'The hate I bear thee made me so', to Hermia. This is ironic because earlier he
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