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This Athenian has a one-sided relationship with a maiden named Hermia
Who is Demetrius?
200
This desperate Athenian will do anything for her former love.
Who is Helena?
200
A character in the play says this line. "Full of vexation, come I, with complaint..." (Act 1, scene 1, line 23)
Who is Egeus?
200
Importance of Act 1 Scene 1 in A Midsummer Night's Dream (What would happen if Hermia had obeyed her father's orders?)
-Helena would have never been able to be with Demetrius and would have been miserable her whole life -Hermia would have been unhappy and heartbroken for the duration of her life -Egeus would have never been taught the lesson that men cannot have full dominance over women and he should not have ownership over his daughter -Hermia would not have shown all the men in the novel that women can stand up for themselves and defy the protocol stereotype of women
300
This character is overbearing and domineering when it comes to getting his/her way.
Who is Egeus?
300
What is the importance/purpose of our alternative setting?
In 1874, in Washington D.C, the Supreme Court withheld their ruling that women should be denied the right to vote. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Duke Theseus withholds his stance that men overpower women by denying Hermia the right to make her own choice of who to marry. By having Theseus represent a Supreme Court Justice, we are showing that Theseus still holds authority and has much power over decision-making.
300
Expression/emotion used when Hermia tells Helena, "I give him curses, yet he gives me love." "His folly, Helena, is no fault of mine." (Act 1 Scene 1, lines 201 and 205)
What is apologetic?
300
What are some main ideas/themes in Act 1, Scene 1?
1. Male dominance over women even when it comes to love (Egeus having authority and ownership over Hermia against her will) 2. Those with responsibility must sometimes choose law and order over personal opinions. (Although Theseus does not agree with Egeus being able to dispose and own Hermia, he must follow his duty as the duke and follow the Athenian law) 3. Sometimes love is so powerful and overwhelming that it can stand in the way of what's right and friendship. (Helena choosing to tell Demetrius of Hermia's flight- trading her friendship for her love, Demetrius)
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This powerful and contradictory character must follow his duty, but feels otherwise when it comes to a certain decision
Who is Theseus?
400
Our change in time period occurs in this prominent city.
What is Washington D.C?
400
A character says this line. "Love can transpose to form and dignity. Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind. And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." (Act 1 Scene 1 lines 240 and 241)
Who is Helena?
400
Emotion expressed by Egeus in opening monologue, "Thou hast by moonlight at her window sung with feigning voice verses of feigning love" and "Turned her obedience (which is due to me) to stubborn harshness." (Act 1 Scene 1, lines 31 and 38)
What is anger or irritation?
400
Theseus represents this powerful position of authority from the 19th century (Hint: wearing a robe and a gavel as prop!)
What is a Supreme Court Justice?
500
This Shakespearian character is stubborn, strong-willed, and a representation of the fight for women's rights.
Who is Hermia?
500
During this specific year in U.S. history, the Supreme Court withholds their ruling that women should be denied the right to vote.
What is 1874?
500
A character says this famous line. "The course of true love never did run smooth." (Act 1 Scene 1, line 136)
Who is Lysander?
500
Why is Helena upset with Hermia?
Helena is jealous that Demetrius loves Hermia and not her. She wishes she could be as fair and perfect as Hermia and blames her for taking Demetrius away from her.
500
Type of language used throughout A Midsummer Night's Dream
What is Iambic Pentameter?