Question

Explain the passage : I swear to thee by Cupid's strongest bow, by his arrow with the golden head, by the simplicity of Venus's doves, by that fire which burn'd the Carthage queen when the false Trojan under sail was seen. Give critical comments. Thanks

Answer 1

Even though she can't, she keeps trying to solve problem. change into compound sentence. ??

Answer 2

In this passage, Hermia is trying to assure Lysander that she will return back to the same spot tomorrow and to prove it she even swears to the cupid's strongest bow. She then begins swearing to all the things she loves like the simplicity of Venus's doves, the fire that burnt the Carthage queen.

Hermia and Lysander are in love with each other, but the situation is a little complicated as the father of Hermia, Egeus wants her to get married to Demetrius as he had promised him that he would not take any legal steps against her.

Somehow, Hermia and Lysander manage to escape Athens, so, that they do not have to abide by the Athenian law anymore.