WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: A Midsummer Night's Dream Read the extract below and answer the question: Lysander...
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WAEC 2023
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Read the extract below and answer the question:
Lysander riddles very prettily;
Now much beshrew my manners and my pride, If Hermia meant to say Lysander lied.
But, gentle friend, for love and courtesy Lie further off, in human modesty;
Such separation as may well be said
Becomes a virtuous bachelor and a maid;
So far be distant, and good night, sweet friend: Thy love ne'er alter, till thy sweet life end!
The speaker is- A. Hermia
- B. Helena
- C. Hippolyta
- D. Tatiana
Correct Answer: A. Hermia
Explanation
The speaker in the extract is Hermia. She is speaking to Lysander, asking him to sleep a little further away from her to maintain modesty.
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