WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Read the extract below and answer the question:
The wildest hath not such a heart as you
Run when you will, the story shall be change;
Apollo flies, and Daphne holds the chase;
The dove pursues the griffin, the mild hind
Makes speed to catch the tiger, bootless speed,
When cowardice pursues, and valour flies.
The wildest refers to
- good people
- the least cruel man
-
wild beasts
- the most deceptive
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
In this context, "The wildest hath not such a heart as you" suggests that even the most ferocious or untamed creatures (wild beasts) are not as heartless as Demetrius. Helena is criticizing Demetrius' cruelty in rejecting her love. Shakespeare often uses animal imagery to highlight human emotions, and here, Helena is implying that even wild beasts have more compassion than Demetrius.