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William Shakespeare J. W. Lever. Sometimes the fairy verse turns into song , as in " You spotted snakes " , II.ii.9 ; or ... turn shapes our attitude to Helena , Hermia and their problems of growing up , making us see these as part of a ...
William Shakespeare J. W. Lever. Sometimes the fairy verse turns into song , as in " You spotted snakes " , II.ii.9 ; or ... turn shapes our attitude to Helena , Hermia and their problems of growing up , making us see these as part of a ...
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... turn away our eyes To seek new friends and stranger companies.136 Farewell , sweet playfellow ; pray thou for us ; And good luck grant thee thy Demetrius . Keep word , 137 Lysander ; we must starve our sight From lovers ' food , 138 ...
... turn away our eyes To seek new friends and stranger companies.136 Farewell , sweet playfellow ; pray thou for us ; And good luck grant thee thy Demetrius . Keep word , 137 Lysander ; we must starve our sight From lovers ' food , 138 ...
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... the end of the play ( see Introduction ) . - 59 gleek upon occasion " make a clever remark ( gleek ) at the right time " . 60 to serve ... turn - " to attend to my own needs " . 61 no common rate - " no ordinary powers " 74 [ ACT THREE.
... the end of the play ( see Introduction ) . - 59 gleek upon occasion " make a clever remark ( gleek ) at the right time " . 60 to serve ... turn - " to attend to my own needs " . 61 no common rate - " no ordinary powers " 74 [ ACT THREE.
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