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!
Thy love ne’er alter, till thy sweet life end.’ implies
-
an enduring love
- a family love
- an undying love
- a fickle love
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
'Thy love ne'er alter, till thy sweet life end' implies an enduring love. Hermia is expressing her wish for Lysander's love for her to remain constant until the end of his life.