This song is sang by Ophelia in Act IV, scene V of <em>Hamlet</em>, by William Shakespeare.
In this song, Ophelia sings about a woman who was a "maid" (virgin) and was in love with a man. She tells us that the woman accepted to an invitation by the man on Valentine's Day, and when she left, she was not a maid anymore.
The song points to two important aspects of Ophelia's mind. First, it suggests how betrayed she feels about her relationship with Hamlet. We see that she is reflecting on how men are, and she finds them disgraceful and cunning. The second element is the fact that Ophelia is hallucinating and speaking about nonsensical things. This indicates that she has lost her mind, most likely due to the death of her father or the state of her relationship with Hamlet. By the end of the act, Ophelia will die by drowning.
Answer:
Mike wants to have a quick visit with his grandmother, but he’s worried about how confused and upset she seems; so he stays and comforts her.
Explanation:
You can try starting with a question, fact, or sound affect to help grab a reader's attention, but it should fit well with your topic.
Allusion.
Both examples come from the Bible. The first comes from the Old Testament and the second from the New. You have to be a little knowledgeable of the Bible to catch on to either one of them (or be good with Google).