Decisions made under the influence of love can sometimes be skewed or irrational. Helena makes assumptions that are false because she is blinded by the effects of love, “Lo, she is one of this confederacy! / Now I perceive they have conjoined all three / to fashion this false sport in spite of me” (3.2.197-199). Helena falsely accuses Hermia of conspiring against her because she is blinded by her love for Demetrius and feels betrayed when he “mocks” her. Also, the references to Cupid also provide evidence for the fact that love is blind: “Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind; / and therefore is winged Cupid painted
Decisions made under the influence of love can sometimes be skewed or irrational. Helena makes assumptions that are false because she is blinded by the effects of love, “Lo, she is one of this confederacy! / Now I perceive they have conjoined all three / to fashion this false sport in spite of me” (3.2.197-199). Helena falsely accuses Hermia of conspiring against her because she is blinded by her love for Demetrius and feels betrayed when he “mocks” her. Also, the references to Cupid also provide evidence for the fact that love is blind: “Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind; / and therefore is winged Cupid painted