This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair The statement above characterizes.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1999 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair The statement above characterizes.
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The statement "She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair" describes Olivia, one of the main characters in William Shakespeare's play, Twelfth Night. The phrase "bore a mind" means that Olivia possessed a certain kind of mentality or way of thinking. The phrase "envy could not but call fair" means that Olivia's mindset was so admirable and admirable that even those who were envious of her could not deny its goodness. Therefore, the statement is saying that Olivia's mind was so pure, kind, and admirable that even her detractors couldn't help but acknowledge its beauty.
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