Surfeit is an old English word that means “an extra or excessive amount.” Lysander uses the word twice when he reflects on his f
eelings toward Hermia and his new emotions toward Helena in 2.2.142–151. What does the use of surfeit show about Lysander’s feelings? Lysander has had too much love, and he does not want any more.
Lysander has made himself sick with his feelings toward Hermia.
Lysander has eaten too many sweets in the woods and feels sick.
Lysander has made himself sick with his feelings for Helena.
Lysander stop loving Hermia and begin loving Helena because, the magical flower juice was accidentally put in his eyes, making him fall in love with the first person he saw.
