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Question:I'm reading this novel and i have homework on Helena's soliloquy on Act 1,Sc. 1 Lines 232-257.
Mosty need help on this part:
Things base and vile, holding no quanity,
Love can transpose to form and dignity.
Love looks not with the eyes but withn the mind;
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind
Nor hath Love's mind of any judgement tast.
Wings, and no eyes, figure unheedy haste.

plz help! thanx!


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm reading this novel and i have homework on Helena's soliloquy on Act 1,Sc. 1 Lines 232-257.
Mosty need help on this part:
Things base and vile, holding no quanity,
Love can transpose to form and dignity.
Love looks not with the eyes but withn the mind;
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind
Nor hath Love's mind of any judgement tast.
Wings, and no eyes, figure unheedy haste.

plz help! thanx!

basically she is saying love is blind and makes rash decisions--

What kind of help are you looking for if you just need a translation do a google search with the phrase no fear shakespeare a midsummer night's dream