by the simplicity of venus doves, by that which knitteth souls and prospers loves, and by that fire which…
by the simplicity of venus doves, by that which knitteth souls and prospers loves, and by that fire which burnd the carthage queen, when the false trojan under sail was seen,— by all the vows that ever men have broke, in number more than ever women spoke,— in that same place thou hast appointed me, tomorrow truly will i meet with thee. (from a midsummer nights dream by william shakespeare) what effect does the allusion to venus doves have on the readers understanding of hermia? 1. it reveals her plan to give a gift of birds to lysander. 2. it emphasizes her desire to travel to lysander by chariot. 3. it demonstrates her awareness that lysander thinks she is beautiful. 4. it shows her eagerness to convince lysander that she is faithful and sincere.