How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Act.Scene.Line)
Quote #7
MARIA
You still wrangle with her, Boyet, and she strikes at
the brow.
BOYET
But she herself is hit lower. Have I hit her now? (4.1.136-138)
Rosaline may have won this round of wit with Boyet – but she can't win against her sexual desire. This mind/body divide is a big theme in the play.
Quote #8
NATHANIEL
Sir, I praise the Lord for you, and so may
my parishioners, for their sons are well tutored by
you, and their daughters profit very greatly under
you.
[...]
HOLOFERNES
…if their daughters be ingenious,
they shall want no instruction; (4.2.90-93; 95-96)
Yes, Holofernes seems to also have his mind in the gutter. The love fever affects almost every character in the play, even the learnèd and scholarly teacher.