If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended: That you have but slumbered here, While these visions did appear
; What is Puck saying in these lines? Question 21 options:
A. If we actors have offended you, remember that this was just a dream.
B. If our shadows are offensive, close your eyes and go to sleep.
C. If we actors have offended you, there is nothing we can do to undo what was said.
D. If our shadows have offended you, you will dream about it tonight.
ROBIN What he said : ROBIN If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended— That you have but slumbered here While these visions did appear. And this weak and idle theme, No more yielding but a dream, Gentles, do not reprehend. If you pardon, we will mend. And, as I am an honest Puck, If we have unearnèd luck Now to ’scape the serpent’s tongue, We will make amends ere long. Else the Puck a liar call. So good night unto you all. Give me your hands if we be friends, And Robin shall restore amends. ROBIN What he meant : If we actors have offended you, just think of it this way and everything will be all right—you were asleep when you saw these visions, and this silly and pathetic story was no more real than a dream. Ladies and gentlemen, don’t get upset with me. If you forgive us, we’ll make everything all right. I’m an honest Puck, and I swear that if we’re lucky enough not to get hissed at, we’ll make it up to you soon. If not, then I’m a liar. So good night to everyone. Give me some applause, if we’re friends, and Robin will make everything up to you.
