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 * “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” **

1. How is Hippolyta’s reasoning concerning how quickly the next four days will pass different from that of Theseus? Hippolyta thinks that the next four days will pass quickly, smoothly without very much thought to it at all. She knows that days go quickly, that days quickly turn into nights. She also tells him that at night you spend the whole time dreaming, your not really awake so you are not worried or anything. She states that she can already see the moon outside. Theseus thinks that the days will go by slowly, because they are going slow for him, since he is excited for the big celebration, and he wants to get married to Hippolyta his love. He feels like it is the moons fault for being too slow, he says it teases him, like when an elderly relative tells the inheritant that they will get her/his money. 2. Why has Egeus brought his daughter and her two suitors to Theseus? What does Egeus expect him to do? Egeus brought his daughter, and two "suitors" to Theseus because of problems with his daughter, Hermia. Hermia loves Lysander, but her father wants her to marry Demetrius, whom she does not love. Egeus also does not like that Hermia is being disobedient to him, because it is against the laws. Egeus expected Theseus to resolve their problem, by telling Egeus that he could exercise the right which all fathers in Athens already posess. This right, is basicially that fathers own and can control their daughters, which means that Egeus can force Hermia to marry Demetrius, and if she refuses have the right to kill her.
 * Act I, Scene 1 **

3. What was the proper role for women/daughters in Athenian society according to Egeus and Theseus? What is Theseus’s ruling concerning Hermia? The proper role for women in Athenian society according to Egeus, and Theseus is that you have to obey your husband/father. They take care of you, created you essentially, so they should also have the right to get rid of you if it is required. Theseus gives Hermia two options, number one to be executed, and two to live as a nun for the rest of her life, without love, anything really ever again.

4. How does Lysander’s comment about Demetrius’s previous love affair with Helena complicate things? This comment by Lysander complicates things because this means that Helena is still in love with Demetrius, which means (as you find out later) that she dislikes Hermia and Lysander. This is also not very good because now we have a love square... I think I agree with Lysander, because Demetrius is not very nice to breakup with Helena just so he can marry Hermia, and obey his parents/her parents. Also Hermia, and Helena are best friends so pretty much it is what friends do.

5. What do Lysander and Hermia plan to do about this seemingly impossible situation? Why do they tell Helena? Lysander, and Hermia plan to run away and get married together, outside of Athens at Lysanders aunts house. This way they could not really be touched by the law if they are outside of Athens. Lysander, and Hermia decide to tell Helena, because Helena is very upset, and jealous of Demetrius's love for Hermia. They want to tell her, because it solves the problem of the love square, Hermia doesn't want to marry Demetrius, so if she leaves and marrys Lysander he can't marry her. So then Demetrius will be left alone, Helena is a fair candidate so he would probably marry her, they already dated once.

6. Even though Helena loves Demetrius and is Hermia’s best friend, why does she decide to tell Demetrius of Hermia and Lysander’s plans? Even though Helena loves Demetrius, and is Hermias best friend, she decides to tell Demetrius because she thinks about it differently. Helena thinks that is she tells Demetrius he will be overjoyed, and greatful to know this information. She thinks he might be so happy he might fall in love with her again. Or go chasing after Hermia, and then come back again. Which she is apparently okay with, she just wants to see him. "All is fair in love, and war", Hermia is the only thing standing in her way to get to Demetrius, she is her rival.

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7. Identify Hermia’s basic dilemma. What are the choices outlined for her by Theseus and her father? What other choice does Lysander suggest? Hermias problem is that she loves Lysander, but is being forced to marry Demetrius, whom she does not love. Theseus, and Egeus give her two options, either to be killed, or to live for the rest of her life as a nun. Lysander suggests that they both run away, out of the city Athens, so that the law does not apply to them anymore. After they are out of Athens he suggests that they get married to each other, and go live with his great aunt, whom is a widow.

8. Why does Nick Bottom want to play all the parts? Nick Bottom wants to play the roles, because he is overconfident. Bottom thinks that he is an excellent actor, and that he could play virtually any role out there. I think Shakespeare but this into the story, because he thought it would be funny for a ordinary workman to act, it is also laughable how he is not very smart, for example he did not really know the play, was more concerned with costumes, and was boasting about how good he is.
 * Act I, Scene 2 **

9. In what way is this scene funny? Why do you suppose Shakespeare included this scene? It is funny that he is an ordinary middle class man, he is just a weaver. Bottom is not that smart, loud, over confident, etc. He did not know the play very well, but wanted to play all of the characters, he is an amateur. He also seems to be more interested in costumes, and being seen then the actual play. Shakespeare was probably mocking some of the other amateur acting troops in England.

10. Where are the actors to meet the following night? Who else is meeting there at the same time? The following night, the actors plan to meet at the "Giant Oak tree, in the Dukes forest." This forest is slightly far from the town, so that they wont be bothered my crowds of people, or accidentally give away the storys plot.

11. How would you describe Bottom’s acting ability? What is Bottom’s own opinion of his acting ability? I would say that Bottoms acting abilities are probably somewhat okay, but not the best out there... Shakespeare gives hints in his writing to prove so. The other characters are kind of disaproving of him, they try to convince him to only play the part he is given, by telling him how great the part is. How he will be too good at the other parts, and that is character is handsome which suits him. Bottom however thinks that he is a really great actor, he agrees with all of the lies that the other characters tell him, he thinks he has the skill to play every character, and the looks.

10. What does the reader find out about the current relationship between Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Titania, Queen of the Fairies, from Puck and the first fairy? Oberon, and Titania don't like each other at all. The other fairys say that they are angry at each other, because they both want this Indian boy. Titania kidnapped him, which made Oberon angry because the boy is very sweet, and he wanted the child for himself. Now the two will not speak to each other, but if they do it is usually only arguing. The relationship is not a good one, but before they did date...
 * Act II, Scene 1 **

11. How have Oberon and Titania been involved in the past with Theseus and Hippolyta; why have they come to Athens? Before, or during the time they dated each other Oberon was having an affair with Hippolyta. Oberon loved her as well, and snuck out of India to see her. Titania was previously involved with Oberon, probably dating of some kind. She had apparently made him cheat on other women, and leave one somewhere in the middle of the night for her.

12. What effect has their quarrel had on nature, on the seasons, on humans? If Oberon, and Titania fight apparently it angers the winds. It creates weird weather patterns, like strange fog, and floods. It also causes crops to go bad, animals to die, plants as well. This can also cause mud, and frost.

13. Why won’t Titania give up the changeling to Oberon? Titania doesn't want to give up the little boy to Oberon because he is the child of her good friend, in India whom died giving birth to him. Titania feels it is her duty to this friend to look after him.

14. What does Oberon send Puck to find? Oberon sends Puck to find a special flower. The flower is special, because it had been shot by one of cupids arrows, so the juice of it applied to eyelids will make people fall in love.

15. What are Oberon’s plans for Titania? Oberon plans are to put this juice from the flower onto Titanias eyelids, so that she falls in love with the first thing she sees when she wakes up. He probably thinks this is a good idea since it could be any crazy thing. He plans to make her hand the boy over to him, unless she wants to love whatever she sees for the rest of her life.

16. How does Helena react to Demetrius’s verbal abuse? Helena reacts as if he is not saying offensive. Helena turns all of his insults basicially into compliments for him, like when he says it makes him sick to look at her, she says it makes her sick to be away from him. She doesn't care that he doesn't ike her, she knows but she thinks she still has a chance to win him back. Helena is obsessed with Demetrius...

17. What is her response to his threats of physical abuse? Helena tells him that he has already hit her, Helena knows that his is not very good so she calls him out on it. Helena tells him that he is an insult to women, that he should be asshamed, and that it is not a womens job to go and win the mens hearts over.

18. In what way is Helena’s behaviour inappropriate for Athenian women? Most Athenian women would not go wildly out chasing men which don't love them back. They would act more calmly, and mature about it, another thing is that the women don't typicially pick out their husbands, their fathers choose. Helena is a little too crazy about him, so much that she is doing mens jobs.

19. What does Oberon tell Puck to do about Demetrius and Helena? Oberon tells Puck about them, but he does not say their actual names. Oberon tells Puck that there is a nice young Athenian girl in the forest, and a man who wants nothing to do with her, so Oberon wants Puck to use the rest of the love flower on the man (Demetrius) to make him love her back.

20. Why does Oberon want Titania to wake and fall in love with some vile thing? Oberon wants Titania to wake up, and fall in love with a random thing, because he wants revenge on her. Oberon thinks that if he does this, she will be regretful, and give back the child in order to return to normal again.
 * Act II, Scene 2 **

21. Why does Hermia insist Lysander sleep a little ways from her? Hermia insists that Lysander sleeps father away from her, because they are not married yet. She doesn't want to do anything romantic until they are.

22. Why does Puck anoint Lysander’s eyes? Puck put the flower juice on Lysander's eyes by accident. Puck was only told to look for a man in Athenian clothes, and a young woman who loved the man, but the man didn't love her back. Oberon was obviously meaning Helena, and Demitrius, like we know but Puck didn't know that. Yes Hermia, and Lysander love each other, but they were sleeping far away from each other, so he probably assumed they didn't like each other.

23. How does Helena react to Lysander’s sudden love for her when he awakens? At first Helena tells Lysander not to say that, and that he should be content with Hermia already. Helena knows that it is wrong to take another friends boyfriend, whom she doesn't like either. Then Helena starts to get suspicious, and more angry. Helena is wondering what she did to deserve the treatment that she is getting, she knows that what he is doing is wrong, she is sad that she is not pretty enough to get Demetrius's attention. Helena thinks that Lysander is being rude to do this, she thinks that his intentions are not good, etc.

24. How is Hermia’s dream a reflection of reality? Hermia's dream is about a snake eating her heart out while Lysander sits and, watches smiling. This is like the situation that she is in now, because Lysander is betraying her. The snake eats her heart in the dream, the snake is possibly like puck putting the juice into Lysander's eyes, she loves him a lot with her heart, and with him loving another woman is kind of like ripping her heart out. Lysander sits, and watches smiling, since he now likes Helena, but she doesn't know what has gotten into him, so its just betrayal. media type="file" key="Fairy Song. 3.m4a" width="300" height="50"

25. How are the actors going to keep from scaring the ladies when Pyramus kills himself or when the lion roars? The actors are going to write a prologue to tell the people what happens before it happens, or a follow along guide, since the people were not very smart in those times. For the part of the lion, they said they would announce that he was not a lion, and he would show his face.
 * Act III, Scene 1 **

26. How are the actors going to manage the setting/scenery such as the moonlight and the wall? The actors were just planning to open a window to create the moonlight, since on the day of the play it will be a full moon. To create the wall, they were just going to have someone stand with their arms out, making the okay sign. They would be dressed in a wall like costume, so you couldn't tell.

27. Why do the rest of the actors run off when Bottom reappears? The actors run off because when Bottom reappears, his head is turned into that of a donkey. I would be scared too if one of my friends got turned into half of a donkey. They think he is a genuine creature, and might harm them.

28. What does Puck plan to do when he follows after the other actors? Puck plans to scare the actors, by posing as several different animals. He wants them to believe that the forest is haunted, because puck thinks that it is funny.

29. How does Bottom react to Titania and the other fairies? Bottom at first is confused, he is suprised that Titania could love him, since his head got turned into a donkeys head. After awhile Bottom starts to like that, he is being treated well, and is being loved. Bottom isn't very nice to the other fairies, he makes fun of their names, and makes jokes about them.

30. Bottom says, "…reason and love keep little company together nowadays." Why is this such an apt statement at this point in the play? This quote is a very interesting one, made up by a very smart man. This means that nowadays nobody choses who they love, we usually ignore truth, looks or personallity in order to like them. Usually out of true love, or desperation, the person you love at first seems like the best/most perfect person in the world to you. So basicly it means that we don't usually chose partners based on just truth.

31. What does Hermia accuse Demetrius of doing? Hermia accuses Demetrius of killing Lysander, since she didn't know what happened to him. In the last chapter, she woke up, and Lysander was gone. Hermia also didn't know about Puck, so Demetrius would be the only one with a motive.
 * Act III, Scene 2 **

32. How are Puck and Oberon going to correct Puck’s earlier mistake? Puck, and Oberon plan to correct Pucks mistake by using the juice again. Both of them think it would work to get them both asleep, and then to only put the juice on Lysander' eyes. Demetrius already loves Helena, so the juice would make Lysander love Hermia again.

33. Why is Helena upset when Demetrius says he loves her? Isn’t this what she had wanted all along? Helena is upset when Demetrius says he loves her, because she thinks he is playing a joke on her. Helena knows that it is weird for Demetrius to love her all of a sudden.

34. Of what does Helena accuse Hermia? Helena accuses Hermia of being in on the joke she thinks is being played. Helena believes Demetrius, Lysander, and Hermia are playing a joke on her, since all of a sudden Demetrius, and Lysander love her.

35. How close had Hermia and Helena been in the past? Hermia, and Helena had be best friends, since a young age, about school age.

36. How does Lysander treat Hermia? Why can’t she believe what he says? Lysander treats Hermia badly, because of Oberon, and Puck. They thought he was Demetrius, and but the juice in his eyes. Hermia doesn't believe it, because everybody used to love her.

37. Of what does Hermia accuse Helena? Hermia accuses Helena of stealing Lysander from her, when she was sleeping. It is a decent explanation, since Lysander likes Helena all of a sudden. She is thinking that Helena might even have been using her.

38. Why is Helena afraid of Hermia? Helena is afraid of Hermia, because they are angry at each other, and Hermia said she would hurt Helena. Hermia is feisty, she is a good fighter.

39. What are Lysander and Demetrius going off to do? Lysander, and Demetrius decide to go off so that they can work out their problem of both loving Helena, obviously by fighting it out. They think that if they fight, it will solve their problems, and the winner will get Helena.

40. What does Oberon tell Puck to do about the two young men? Oberon tells puck to seperate the two men from each other, Demitrius, and Lysander. Once they are seperated Puck is to anoint each Lysanders eyes with the flowers juice again, so he falls in love with Hermia again.

41. What is Oberon going to do about Titania? Oberon feels guilty about Titania, so he plans to re-anoint her with the flower juice, but only after he gets what he wants. Oberon thinks she will give him the little Indian changeling, since she will be distracted with Bottom.

42. Why doesn’t Oberon fear the coming of day? Oberon isn't scared of sunrise, because he is the king of fairys, he gets to keep his powers even when it is light out. His subjects however do lose their powers.

43. How well does Puck’s trickery work? Puck does his work well, he seperated the two men easily. As you know if they are seperated, Lysander will be more easy to anoint.

Review Question: The climax, or turning point, of A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes at the end of Act 3. In point form describe the major plot points of Act Three starting from when Titania falls in love with Bottom leading to the climax or turning point of the play near the end of act three. -Bottom, and his friends are practicing for a play they will show to Theseus, they find some problems that need solutions. -Puck easedrops on them, misinterperates their words, and turns Bottom into a donkey, the other actors get frightened and run off. -Bottom is left alone to ponder what has just happened, and starts to sing, which awakes Titania. -Titanias eyes had been anointed, so she wakes up, and falls in love with Bottom, who is confused. -Puck returns to Oberon, who is pleased with what he has done to Titania, however Puck accidentally put the juice into the wrong Athenian mans eyes, Lysanders, Oberon is not happy about this. -Puck then goes out again, and gets the juice onto Demetrius, who falls in love with Helena. -Demetrius wakes up and tells Helena how beautiful she is, however Helena thinks that he is tricking her. -Hermia then shows up, looking around for Lysander, she accuses Demetrius of killing Lysander. -Helena believes that Hermia is part of the joke, and gets angry with her, Hermia thinks Helena is betraying her by stealing Lysander, then they start fighting. -Demetrius, and Lysander start fighting over Helena. -Puck goes back to Oberon, who gets angry with him for causing a fight between them, Oberon then tells him to fix it by seperating the men. -Puck goes and seperates them, and sprinkles the juice onto Lysanders eyes, of course making sure that Hermia was near. -Oberon feels guilt, and decided to cure Titania, after she gives him the boy.

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44. How has Bottom adjusted to the attention of Titania and her fairies? Before Bottom was more confused, and didn't really know what to think, but now he is going with it. Bottom enjoys it more, he bosses the fairy's around, telling them to get him things. Bottom now sees the situation as good, and decides hes going to milk it.
 * Act IV, Scene 1 **

45. What is Oberon’s reaction to Titania’s infatuation with Bottom? Oberon feels sorry for her, and he feels guilty, since bottom is an ugly donkey. Oberon thought it was funny at first, but now he decided he wants to cure her. Only after he has the Indian boy in his possession however.

46. What sort of explanation will Oberon make to Titania’s question about what happened to her? When Titania starts asking questions about what happened to her, Oberon doesn't really give an answer, he avoids the questions, because he hopes she assumes it was a dream.

47. Why are Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus, and the others out in the woods so early in the morning? Theseus, Hippolyta, and Egeus, and the other people are out in the woods so early, because they are hunting, with their dogs. It is the day of Hippolyta, and Theseus's wedding, so they had to leave early.

48. What is Theseus’s first explanation of why the young people are asleep in the woods? Theseus thinks the young people are asleep in the woods, because he thinks they woke up early to celebrate May day, and came to the forest for celebrating, because they heard he would be there.

49. What explanation does Demetrius make? Why does he compare his love for Hermia to an illness? Demetrius explains that he is now in love with Helena, and not Hermia. Demetrius compares his love to Hermia to the example of an illness because loving her was like one, you eventually get over it, now that he loves Hermia he probably thinks it was a dark, and dull time. Basically something he was happy to get over with like any sickness. Note: I forgot to include something, Demetrius compares Hermia to an illness because when you are sick, you usually can't taste. Demetrius is saying his taste was a little odd for awhile, since he decided to like Hermia, instead of Helena. Then he got better basically, and started liking Helena again. The two girls symbolically are types of food.

50. What is Theseus’s decision concerning the four young people? Theseus decides to override Egeus's wishes, by letting the four lovers get married to the people they want to get married to, that day at the same time as his, and Hippolyta's wedding.

51. Why can’t the young people be sure whether they are awake or dreaming? They are not sure if they are awake, or if they are dreaming, because of all the crazy things that happened the night before, and before that, and how smoothly it is all working out now.

52. Bottom believes he too has had a dream. How is he going to use that to entertain the Duke? Bottom is going to entertain the duke, by singing a song for him called Bottom's Dream. Bottom decides hes going to sing it for him either during the intermission, or after one of the important characters die.

53. What opinion do the other artisans now have of Bottom since they think he is lost? The other artisans now think that Bottom has been kidnapped, they say good things about him, complimenting his intelligence level, voice, and skill. They miss him, and are worried that they wont be able to find a replacement good enough.
 * Act IV, Scene 2 **

54. What do they most regret losing by not being able to perform the play? They are upset, since they think they could have made lots of money with Bottom in the play.

55. Why must the artisans hurry to the Duke’s palace? They have to hurry to the Dukes place, so that they can preform the play on time.

a) The fourth act opens and ends with Bottom at center stage. What is your opinion of Bottom’s character? How might he be the antithesis, or opposite, of Theseus’s character? ﻿﻿ Bottom thinks that it is all about him, he thinks he is good at everything, and that he is better than everyone else, which is why he decided to take center stage, so he can be seen by all. Bottom is overconfident, and a little bit self centered about himself. Another thing is that he obviously craves the praise of the Duke, and the rewards. Bottom is the opposite of Theseus, because Theseus is important, intelligent, and more serious. Bottom is unintelligent, laid back, and not important except in his acting troop.
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b) How do most of the dreamers respond to the dream experience upon waking? Which character is changed permanently by the dream experience? Most of the dreamers are not sure if they are dreaming, or if they're awake, since everything is running so smoothly for them. The love triangles are fixed, and Bottoms troop finally gets to preform. I think it is Demetrius who is permanently changed by his dream, because before he was completely set against marrying Helena, he hated her, and now he loves her. Hermia, and Lysander were the same, and Bottom was pretty much the same as well. Bottom was just pampered and loved in his dream, which he was not getting before, but after his dream he still craved it, and he still was the same person.

c) In this act, several characters look back at prior infatuations with disbelief. What do you think Shakespeare is saying about love and infatuatio n? The characters are confused that love could change so quickly, they are surprised. Shakespeare is trying to say that love is unpredictable, and sometimes inconsistent. Your opinion on people changes when you get to know them.

56. Why does Theseus dismiss the stories of the four young people? Theseus doesn't believe the four peoples stories about dreaming the event up, he thinks that lovers have overactive imaginations, so he doubts that their stories are reliable. Theseus believes that love makes people crazy, or just temporarily does anyway.
 * Act V **

57. Why does Theseus choose to see the play about Pyramus and Thisby rather than the other entertainments? Theseus decides to pick the play of Pyramus, and Thisby, because he had seen the other ones, and the only other option was not exactly wedding appropriate. The play was first described to him as sad, which wouldn't be suitable for a wedding either, but then Philostrate tells him it is a comedy in his mind. A comedy would be funny, and more appropriate for the wedding, and Theseus thinks that it can't be that bad if the simple men worked very hard over it. This also sounds appealing to him, since it is different from the rest of the plays.

58. Why does Philostrate try to keep Theseus from seeing the play? What does he say is wrong with it? Philostrate trys to keep Theseus from seeing the play, because he says that it is not of good quality. Theseus says that the play is too short, with a not so talented cast, badly written, and poorly rehearsed he thinks the play is laughable.

59. What does Theseus mean by the lines, "For never anything can be amiss, when simpleness and duty tender it"? This line of the play means that nothing can really be that bad if you are a simple person, who tries hard to do their best.

60. What is accomplished by having the Prologue tell the whole story that the actors are then going to enact? Well the actors think that they are helping the audience what will happen, so there are no surprises and so they don't get hanged for being too realistic, and scary.The viewers however know it will be a bore, since the prologue was poorly written, and the actors told the audience what would happen. The viewers decide it should be now viewed as a comedic performance.

61. How does Shakespeare use comments from the audience to enhance the humour of the play that they are watching? Shakespeare uses the comments to show people what the other characters think of the play, so his audience gets the impression that it will be humorous, and to maybe laugh along with them.

62. What is Hippolyta’s reaction to the play? Hippolyta thinks that the play is horrible, she laughs at, but at the same time she enjoys how silly it is. Common things bring people together, like the horrible play, like an event should, she says that it is just as good as a regular play, if you have fun with it, and use your imagination. She thinks it is fun to make jokes at.

63. In what way is Thisby’s final speech humorous? I think Thisby's final speech is funny, because of all the errors in it. For example she says his nose is red, and his cheeks are yellow, his lips are white, it is over dramatic, and trying to hard. She also ends it humorously, she stabs herself and then says goodbye friends, and repeats goodbye a couple times, this is very dramatic. It is also funny because the person playing Thisby is a man.

64. What does Oberon tell the fairies to do? Oberon tells the other fairies to dance, and sing with him, in celebration.

65. What is the purpose of Puck’s final speech? The purpose of Pucks final speech is to tie things together for the plays viewers, and apologize a little bit. Puck suggests that if you didn't like the play it was probably just a dream. Puck wants the audience to forgive him, and not leave in anger or disappointment. I think that this also adds on to the magical feeling of the play.

FInd at least one example of each of the following that occurs during the play within the play. Write down the quote that illustrates example.
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excessive alliteration: "For, by thy gracious, golden, glittering gleams." "Whereat, with blade, with bloody blameful blade, He bravely broach'd is boiling bloody breast."

breaking the play’s illusion of reality (out of character) "No, assure you. The wall is down that parted their fathers. Will it please you to see the epilogue, or to hear a Bergomask dance between two of our company?" (he was talking back to someone in the audience.) (Lion talking to audience) "You, ladies, you whose gentle hearts do fear the smallest monstrous mouse that creeps on floor."

using the wrong word or name "These lily lips, This cherry nose, These yellow cowslip cheeks Are gone, are gone." "Tongue, lose thy light." "I see a voice: now will I to the chink, to spy and I can hear my Thisby's face."

repeating a word excessively "O grim-looked night! O night with hue so black! O night, which ever art when day is not! O night, O night! Alack, alack, alack." The words O, alack, and night are repeated, and this is not all. "Adieu, adieu, adieu!" "Now die, die, die, die, die. Dies."

ridiculous metaphor "How can it be? O dainty duck! O dear!" This is ridiculous because ducks are not dainty, they waddle and stomp around!

a) In reading the play-within-a-play, we become the audience for the drama played out by Theseus, Hippolyta, and the others. These performers, in turn, form the audience for the reenactment of Pyramus and Thisbe. How does observing another audience help you understand the relationship between audience and performers? For us, the real audience us seeing the relationship be helpful, because it helps us see how we critique/react to things, what audiences were like in that time period, standards of theatre, and what the characters think overall about people in the class of the workmen, and them their selfs.

b) Modern television shows often create comic effects by having a silly, innocent, or “clueless” character and a sarcastic, knowing, clever character play off of each other. What examples can you think of? Television shows like Spongebob (Patrick, Spongebob, and Sandy), Thats So Raven (Chelsea and Raven), Fairly Odd Parents (Cosmo and Wanda), Wizards Of Waverly Place (Max, and Justin), The Road Runner Show (Wolf, and Road Runner), Bugs Bunny (Elmer, and Bugs Bunny), and so forth.

c) Identify ways in which Pyramus and Thisbe might be unsuitable for a wedding celebration. Are there any ways in which the play might be appropriate? In what ways is the play-within-a-play an ironic commentary on what the two pairs of young lovers (Demetrius and Helena, Lysander and Hermia) have gone through earlier? ﻿﻿ Pyramus, and Thisbe is not suitable for a wedding celebration because it is a tragedy, or at least it is supposed to be. For a wedding you are supposed to have sophisticated, more professional entertainment, like a proper band or acting group. The play is appropriate in some ways, since it is a comedy about two lovers. It is funny which brings the guests together, since common experience is a good icebreaker, comedy are good natured and have everyone laughing, and having a good time, which is what you want for a celebration as a host. The play is ironic in some ways, like how the two lovers are separated by the wall in the play, just like Helena, Demetrius, Hermia, and Lysander.

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Lyrics: Serene, green foliage of Athens, we were surrounded by the vibrant clusters of blossoms, fragrance wafted through the air.

Bizarrely all of a sudden my peers looked at me, like I was some sort of monstrous animal and fled.

I had been turned into a donkey, oh what a scare?In spite of the situation I started to sing, a melancholy song I was all alone, and twilight was starting to come over head.

A voice spoke out to me, a song-like whisper, coming from a beautiful fairy with silken golden ringlets of hair.

Curiously she was amorous towards me; she took me to her palace, where she and I slept on her flower bed.

It was a beautiful palace, colorful, and magical, pixies were everywhere, I couldn’t help but stare.

It seemed like I was loved, delicately pampered by the friendly pixies, carrying out my every desire from tasty oats, to sweet golden pears.

Within almost the next day, I woke up all alone in the meadow, where I had previously been, without information, not a shred.

Was this reality, or a dream, nobody was there, to my despair.

 COMPLETION10/10 EFFORT 10/10 CONTENT 8/10 TOTAL 28/30