Shakespeare's Life
What was the occupation of Shakespeare's father?
Glove Maker
What is NOT a category of play that Shakespeare wrote? Comedies, Histories, Tragedies, or Sonnets?
Sonnets
Where does MOST of the plot take place?
In an enchanted forest outside of Athens
How is Hermia characterized at the beginning of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
She is rebellious and willing to defy her father to be with Lysander
2
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
What is the literary device in Shakespeare's line, "it is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Metaphor
Why do Hermia and Lysander flee into the forest?
They want to escape Hermia's father and Athenian law
Why is Helena's love for Demetrius important to the plot?
She follows Demetrius into the forest, which puts her in the path of Puck's magic and causes the main confusion
How many siblings does Mrs. Jones have?
3
What year was Shakespeare born?
1564
What themes does Shakespeare's poetry typically explore?
Love and lust
Desire and death
What is the primary conflict that drives the beginning of the play?
Hermia refuses to obey her father's choice of husband
What happens to Demetrius by the end of A Midsummer Night's Dream?
He falls in love with Helena through Puck's magic and stays with her
What is Mrs. Jones' favorite pop?
Coke Zero
What year did Shakespeare die?
1616
What is a "tragic flaw?"
A weakness or character trait that leads to the hero's downfall
How does Oberon's magical love flower advance the plot?
It is meant to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena, but Puck puts it on Lysander instead
What role does Puck play in the character dynamics of the play?
He is a mischievous character whose magical actions create chaos and complications
How many tattoos does Mrs. Jones have?
15
What was the name of Shakespeare's son, who died?
Hamnet
What are the main characteristics in a Shakespearean sonnet?
A/B Rhyme Scheme
What is the contrast between Athens and the forest?
Athens represents strict rules and order, while the forest represents freedom and magic where people can be themselves
What do the four lovers learn most about themselves in the forest?
They discover their true feelings and what they really want in love and life
What is Mrs. Jones' favorite book?
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros