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A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare. Menu. Introduction Background Discussion Starters. A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction. “Lord, what fools these mortals be!” A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act III, Scene 2.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare

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  1. A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare Menu Introduction Background Discussion Starters

  2. A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare

  3. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction “Lord, what fools these mortals be!” A Midsummer Night’s DreamAct III, Scene 2

  4. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction The setting of this play is a mythical version of ancient Athens. Magical fairies roam the woods, ready to make mischief on humans.

  5. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction One summer night, two pairs of young lovers and a group of amateur actors wander into the fairies’ mad world.

  6. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction Hermia and Lysander are in love. Hermia’s father, however, insists that she marry Demetrius. Hermia’s friend Helena loves Demetrius. Hermia Lysander Helena Demetrius

  7. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction When Hermia and Lysander sneak off to the forest to elope, Demetrius and Helena follow.

  8. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction Meanwhile, Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, are having a quarrel. The results for innocent human bystanders are disastrous—and hilarious!

  9. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction How will the fairies affect the situation of Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius? Can love triumph over magical mischief as well as more ordinary obstacles?

  10. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background To create an atmosphere of merriment and madness, Shakespeare borrows elements from two summer holidays: May Day and Midsummer’s Eve.

  11. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background People have celebrated May Day (May 1) since ancient times, when May 1 was considered the return of spring. One traditional May Day custom is to dance around a maypole, a pole draped with ribbons or flowers.

  12. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background Midsummer Eve (June 23) is a celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

  13. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background The summer solstice is the day when the Earth’s axis is tilted nearest to the Sun.

  14. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background The winter solstice is the day when the Earth’s axis is tilted farthest from the Sun.

  15. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background For many cultures throughout history, the summer and winter solstices have been the most important days of the year.

  16. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Background Celebrated with bonfires and dancing, the summer solstice was historically a lover’s holiday.

  17. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Discussion Starters Discuss (1) This play’s title suggests the madness traditionally associated with the celebration of the summer solstice. • When can love seem like a kind of temporary madness? • What kind of love is steady and unchanging?

  18. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Discussion Starters Discuss (2) • Think about romantic comedies you have seen. What are some elements of this type of story? • How do romantic comedies usually end?

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