Vocab
What is "love-in-idleness"?
a name for the pansy or heartsease.
"I am that merry wanderer at the night. I jest to Oberon and make him smile..."
Robin/Puck
What is the setting of Act II?
In the forest
What is the previous conflict between Titania and Oberon?
Titania had an affair with Theseus and Oberon had an affair with Hippolyta.
Who enjoys playing tricks on people?
Robin/Puck
Define the term "fond on."
To take a liking to.
Demetrius
What does the setting in Act II represent?
It represents chaos and disorder. It is the opposite of Athens, which represents law and order.
Why does Demetrius want to be alone?
He does not like Helena, and he is trying to find Hermia and Lysander.
Who is chasing and obsessing over love?
Helena is chasing and obsessing over the love of Demetrius.
What type of animal is an "ounce"?
A type of cat: lynx, lion, cat, tiger.
"Not for thy fairy kingdom. Faries, away. We shall chide downright if I longer stay."
Titania
How does the setting contribute to/affect the plot?
The setting contributes to the plot because the forest itself represents chaos, so when that is the setting you know chaotic events are bound to occur. The setting is also at night, so that correlates to them falling asleep and the mistakes made by Puck.
How has Pucks actions and character created conflicts within Act II?
He put the love juice into the eyes of the wrong man and made Demetrius and Lysander fall in love with Helena (which were not part of Oberon's plans"
Who rejects love and is selfish?
Demetrius.
What type of action is a "roundel."
To dance in a circle.
"Lysander riddles very pettily..."
Hermia
What jobs did the fairies have within the setting?
The fairies help assist Titania by singing to her to help her fall asleep, quieting an owl, and making the forest more 'cozy' for Titania to fall asleep. They help provide a magical element to the story.
What is the conflict that Hermia and Lysander run into before they fall asleep in the woods?
Who is confident and beautiful but feels betrayed at the end of the scene?
Hermia
What is the background behind the term "wat'ry moon?
Because the moon controls the tides, it is often associated with water.
(first) Fairy
Where does the setting switch to at the end of Act II?
It doesn't!
Why does Titania think she is more applicable to foster the boy than Oberon?
She promised the mother of the boy she would take care of him and she believes it is her duty.
Who plays the role of a powerful strong-willed character that believes he can do whatever he wants and knows how to get away with it?
Oberon.