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WAEC - Literature In English (2000 - No. 40)

Read the extract below and answer the question

A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
Read the extract below and answer the question

A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
Read the extract below and answer the question

A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
From the novel; Twelfth Night

The underlined sentence means that my

faith will rescue you
malice will destroy you
ill-luck may affect you
bad temper will hurt you

Explanation

In this passage from Twelfth Night, Speaker B expresses concern that their unfortunate fate or "ill-luck" might negatively impact Speaker A if they remain together.

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