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Thisbe

/ ˈθɪzbɪ /

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I remember having so much fun doing the Pyramus and Thisbe play.

There is a big wall in the way, and it won't do to repeat the tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe.

Thisbe was the lady loved by Pyramus and was acted by Flute the bellows-mender.

Accordingly, at the appointed hour, the trembling Thisbe wrapped herself closely in her veil and crept out of the house.

Then he drew his sword, exclaiming that he no longer wished to live now that Thisbe was dead.

It is with the softest compliments that he is induced to abandon the parts of Thisbe and the lion for that of Pyramus.

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