Laura and I are going to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream later this month, so I’m re-reading the play. I was struck by how much Helen’s pleas to Demetrius echo Iggy Pop and the Stooges
Helen
And even for that do I love you the more.
I am your spaniel; and, Demetrius,
The more you beat me, I will fawn on you:
Use me but as your spaniel, spurn me, strike me,
Neglect me, lose me; only give me leave,
Unworthy as I am, to follow you.
What worser place can I beg in your love,–
And yet a place of high respect with me,–
Than to be used as you use your dog?
Iggy and the Stooges
So messed up, I want you here
In my room, I want you here
Now we’re gonna be face to face
And I lay right down in my favorite place
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
Well, come on…