Act 1
What order does Theseus give Philostrate?
To tell the people of Athens to celebrate and have a good time.
What do Titania and Oberon accuse each other of?
Cheating on each other with Theseus and Hippolyta.
What dream does Hermia have? Why is it significant?
A snake was eating her heart while Lysander smiled and watched. It foreshadows the situation that's going to unravel.
After seeing the four lovers, what two things does Theseus decide to do?
-Overrule Egeus' rights
- 3 way marriage
What are Pyramus' last words?
Now die, die, die, die, die
*Dies*
Hippoltya is the Queen of...
The Amazons
A Very Tragic Comedy About the Horrible Deaths of Pyramus and Thisbe
Where do the craftsmen meet for rehearsals?
The woods.
What does Bottom want to name the play he's going to write about what's happened to him?
Bottom's Dream
Which craftsmen play the wall and moonshine?
Snug- Wall
Starveling- Moonshine
How did Theseus "woo" Hippolyta?
By fighting and injuring her during battle.
What characters do each of the craftsmen play?
Bottom- Pyramus
Flute- Thisbe
Starveling- Thisbe's mother
Snout- Pyramus' father
Quince- Thisbe's father
Snug- Lion
How do all 4 lovers end up falling asleep in the woods?
Lysander and Demetrius get tired of following Puck's voice.
Helena and Hermia are tired from running in the forest.
Why are the craftsmen disappointed that they can't perform the play?
The play would have helped them make it (money every day for the great performance).
What does Puck tell the audience to do if they're offended?
Pretend like it was a dream
What 4 reasons does Lysander give to Theseus as to why he would be a better suitor for Hermia?
-Richer than Demetrius
-Hermia loves him back
-Demetrius has Helena's love
3 reasons Demetrius gives Henela as to why she should stop following him.
- She'll risk her reputation
- He'll abandon her in the woods
-He'll kill her (Threatens her)
What is the purpose of the prologue written by the craftsmen for the play?
To explain that the lion isn't really a loin, the sword isn't really a sword, and no one really dies
Why does Theseus think the lovers are in the woods?
They came early to celebrate May Day (to celebrate the marriage/ celebrate with Theseus)
Please demonstrate how Thisbe and Pyramus talked through the wall as depicted in the play
Can't believe you actually did that...
Enjoy your points
According to Lysander, what are the 6 obstacles that stand in the way of love?
- Different social classes
- Age gap
- Parents/Guardians don't approve
- War
- Death
- Sickness
What are each of the craftsmen's jobs?
Quince- Carpenter
Snug- Cabinetmaker
Bottom -Weaver
Flute- Bellows repairman
Snout- Handyman
Starveling- Tailor
Name all of Titania's servants.
Peaseblossom
Mustardseed
Moth
Cobweb
Theseus dogs are bred from...
Spartan hounds (Hounds)
Name the 4 reasons why Philostrate doesn't think Theseus should pick the craftsmen's play
-Too short
-Too long
-Too tragic
-Bad actors