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OBERON: Having once this juice, I’ll watch Titania when she is asleep, And drop the liquor of it in her eyes: The next thing then she waking looks upon (Be it on lion, bear, or wolf, or bull, On meddling monkey, or on busy ape) She shall pursue it with the soul of love. And ere I take this charm from off her sight (As I can take it with another herb) I’ll make her render up her page to me . But who comes here? I am invisible; And I will overhear their conference. Enter DEMETRIUS, HELENA following him.
A. The soliloquy explains to the audience why Oberon wants Tatiana’s page, which helps the audience feel empathy for Oberon’s actions.
B. The soliloquy gives the audience information that they would not have known otherwise, helping them understand and enjoy what happens next.
C. The soliloquy explains why Oberon hides from Demetrius and Helena when they appear, which helps the audience understand Oberon’s motivations.
D. The soliloquy gives the audience insight into how Oberon and Tatiana interact with each other, which helps the audience understand their relationship.

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B. The soliloquy gives the audience information that they would not have known otherwise, helping them understand and enjoy what happens next.

This option accurately reflects the purpose of Oberon's soliloquy, as it reveals his plan to use the love potion on Titania, which sets up the events that will unfold in the story. It provides crucial context and enhances the audience's understanding of the characters' motivations and the plot's direction.