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Lysander's Statement About Love
For the persuasive essay, I am planning on explaing why Lysander's statement about love not running smoothly fits the pairs of lovers. But, instead of doing the four pairs, would I be able to do only three? I am experiencing troubles trying to find good solid reasons why the statement fits Theseus and Hippolyta. I am writing it in a way which explains each pair of lovers per paragraph.
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