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Dream imagery.... Written by Mandy N (9/28/2006 1:04 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Queen Mab, penned by Barbara

I think Mercutio's speech reminds us Willoughby and Marieanne's intimacy is quite unreal, perhaps dreamlike.
'Most unwilling was she to awaken from such a dream of felicity'.

Given the name of the horse 'Queen Mab', the implication appears more than Willoughby giving Marieanne an extravagent gift.
Queen Mab maybe a subtlety to refer to how Willoughby makes himself appear romantic and dashing; Or how he plays with her feelings.

JA was well read and in Classic literture, horses have long been a symbol of male passion. In Greek legends, Poseidon assumed the shape of a horse to induce young women into folly.

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Queen Mab Barbara (9/27/2006 11:12 p.m.)

Other Queen Mab's teri-mc (9/28/2006 12:54 p.m.)
- More Mab Maisy (9/28/2006 7:44 p.m.)
- Drayton Barbara (9/28/2006 1:00 p.m.)
  - Okay--a short note and a link Barbara (9/28/2006 10:47 p.m.)
    - Sometimes, it's not a question of whether JA read it... Delories (9/29/2006 2:46 a.m.)
Dream imagery.... Mandy N (9/28/2006 1:04 a.m.)
- Inducing young women into folly Delories (9/28/2006 2:55 a.m.)
  - Exactly calculated Barbara (9/28/2006 10:22 a.m.)
    - Exactly calculated.....hmmm Jan (9/29/2006 12:54 p.m.)
      - No, you're not doing him an injustice, imo... nfm Delories (9/30/2006 3:42 a.m.)
    - Excellent points--all. You gals are great! Robbin (9/28/2006 11:14 a.m.)
    - Yes and this has turned... Moni (9/28/2006 11:08 a.m.)

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