English

Harrington

24 September, 08:26

Excerpt from Act I, Scene 1, in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Lysander

I am, my lord, as well derived as he,

As well possessed. My love is more than his;

My fortunes every way as fairly ranked,

If not with vantage, as Demetrius'.

What is Lysander saying in this scene?

I am more handsome than Demetrius, so Hermia should marry me.

I love Hermia and Demetrius doesn't.

I am just as good a match as Demetrius.

I have a higher rank than Demetrius, so Hermia should marry me.