A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Performance: Helena and Demetrius Lines 90-105

The transcript features a character expressing exhaustion from a pursuit and reflecting on their self-image. They compare themselves to Hermia, noting Hermia's beauty and their own perceived ugliness. The character laments that others fear them, unlike Hermia, and questions the fairness of such comparisons.

What does the speaker mean by 'I charge thee hence, and do not haunt me thus'?

How does the speaker feel about the idea of being left alone?

What is the significance of the phrase 'Oh, I am out of breath in this fond chase'?

Discuss the contrast between the speaker's self-perception and Hermia's beauty.

What does the speaker imply about the nature of beauty and perception in the line 'Thus what wicked and dissembling glass of mine made me compare with Hermia's Spheri EIN?'