Write the meaning of the following phrases. I cannot be a man with wishing; therefore I will die a woman with grieving. (Act 4, Scene 1, lines 336-337)

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Write the meaning of the following phrases.

I cannot be a man with wishing; therefore I will die a woman with grieving. (Act 4, Scene 1, lines 336-337)

Asked by Max M #417092 on 10/6/2015 8:07 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/6/2015 10:01 PM

Answered by Aslan on 10/6/2015 10:01 PM

She basically says she cannot be a man by wishing it so she will die a woman. She wants to avenge Hero but, as a woman, she does not have that power.