Question

Read the following question spoken by Helena very closely:

"Happy is Hermia wheresoe'er she lies

For she hath blessed and attractive eyes.

How came her eyes so bright? not with salt tears

If so, my eyes are oftener wash'd than hers.

No, no, I am as ugly as a bear..."

(Shakespeare 2.296-100)

What character trait does Helena exhibit in these lines?

Question 5 options:

Happiness


Contentment


Motivation


Jealousy

Answer 1

I'd say "jealousy." Look at line 1-5; Helena compares herself to Hermia's attractiveness; "if so, my eyes are often wash'd than hers"..."No, no, I am as ugly as a bear..."