A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Helena Lines 307-318

The speaker expresses enduring love for Hermia and admits to betraying her by revealing her secret to Demetrius, who then follows her into the woods. The speaker follows Demetrius out of love but faces threats of violence. Ultimately, the speaker pleads to be left alone to return to Athens, acknowledging their own foolishness.

What does the speaker claim to have always done for Hermia?

• Followed her to Athens

• Taught her about love

• Kept her secrets and never wronged her

• Helped her escape from Demetrius

Why did the speaker reveal Hermia's secret to Demetrius?

• To stop Hermia from leaving

• Out of love for Demetrius

• To protect Hermia

• To gain favor with Demetrius

What action did Demetrius take after learning about Hermia's secret?

• He ignored it

• He followed Hermia into the woods

• He confronted Hermia in Athens

• He decided to leave Hermia alone

How did Demetrius react to the speaker following him?

• He asked the speaker for help

• He welcomed the speaker

• He ignored the speaker

• He threatened the speaker

What does the speaker wish to do after acknowledging their own foolishness?

• Continue following Hermia

• Return to Athens alone

• Seek forgiveness from Hermia

• Confront Demetrius again