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Why is it ironic that Puck claims "Lord, what fools these mortals be," in 3.2.115?
A. Puck causes the mix-up between the lovers with love-in-idleness, yet he blames them.
B. Puck criticizes the lovers for their romanticism, yet he is in love with another fairy.
C. The lovers look to Puck for help with their romantic troubles, yet he would rather they suffer.
D. The lovers are more responsible and practical than the fairies are, yet Puck makes fun of them.
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Puck's claim in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is ironic due to his contradictory actions and words towards the lovers.


Explanation:

Puck's claim of 'Lord, what fools these mortals be,' in Act 3, Scene 2 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is ironic because:

  1. Puck causes the mix-up between the lovers with love-in-idleness, yet he blames them.
  2. Puck criticizes the lovers for their romanticism, yet he is in love with another fairy.
  3. The lovers look to Puck for help with their romantic troubles, yet he would rather they suffer.
  4. The lovers are more responsible and practical than the fairies are, yet Puck makes fun of them.

The statement represents the ironic nature of Puck's actions and attitude towards the events unfolding in the play.


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