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 * -A Midsummer Night’s Dream**


 * Act I, Scene 1**

1. How is Hippolyta’s reasoning concerning how quickly the next four days will pass different from that of Theseus?

Hippolyta's reasoning is different from Theseus' concerning the next four days because while Theseus is ecstatic and can't wait, Hippolyta is more reserved and patient.

2. Why has Egeus brought his daughter and her two suitors to Theseus? What does Egeus expect him to do?

Egeus has Brought Hermia, Lysander and Demetrius to Theseus because he hopes Theseus will be able to enforce the ancient Athenian law he has imposed on his daughter.

3. What was the proper role for women/daughters in Athenian society according to Egeus and Theseus? What is Theseus’s ruling concerning Hermia?

According to Egeus and Theseus, the proper role for Athenian women/daughter in society is to obey and live by the law and other's orders. Theseus's ruling concerning Hermia is that she should either marry Demetrius, be killed or become a nun.

4. How does Lysander’s comment about Demetrius’s previous love affair with Helena complicate things?

Lysander’s stinging comment about Demetrius’ previous love affair with Helena complicates things because it reveals that Demetrius has been unfaithful, thus weakening his argument and his reputation as a good lover for Hermia. This also puts Lysander on slightly better ground, so the conflict becomes more intense.

5. What do Lysander and Hermia plan to do about this seemingly impossible situation? Why do they tell Helena?

Lysander and Hermia Plan to steal away in the night and get married outside the borders of Athenian law. They tell Helena because she is their friend, and the situation will help her with Demetrius.

6. Even though Helena loves Demetrius and is Hermia’s best friend, why does she decide to tell Demetrius of Hermia and Lysander’s plans?

Despite hating Demetrius’ new relationship and being close friends with Hermia, Helena decides to reveal Hermia and Lysander’s plans to Demetrius because she believes (ironically) that Demetrius will be grateful and somewhat closer to her for her helping him.

7. Identify Hermia’s basic dilemma. What are the choices outlined for her by Theseus and her father? What other choice does Lysander suggest?

Hermia’s basic dilemma is that she has been forced into a difficult choice: either marry a man she does not love, become a nun or be killed at her own father’s command. Lysander suggests another choice: sneak away with him, the man she really loves, outside of Athenian borders (and Athenian law, apparently) to be married.


 * Act I, Scene 2**

8. Why does Nick Bottom want to play all the parts?

Nick Bottom wants to play all the parts because he believes he has a superb understanding of the play and is a superior actor (not).

9. In what way is this scene funny? Why do you suppose Shakespeare included this scene?

This scene is comical because most of the dialogue is a argument between Quince, who is trying to enforce his role of “director”, and Bottom, who is uninterested in anybody else taking part and desperately pleads to play all the parts as Quince describes them. The others just sit back and answer when they are asked; there is very little mention of them. I suppose Shakespeare decide to include this scene because it sets up a comical situation that can be used as a source of underlying conflict between the actors, as well as being a great insight into each man’s personality.

10. Where are the actors to meet the following night? Who else is meeting there at the same time?

The actors are to meet in the forest outside Athens the following night, which is ironic because Lysander and Hermia have also decided on it as their secret meeting place… I zense ze plot sickening (thickening)….

11. How would you describe Bottom’s acting ability? What is Bottom’s own opinion of his acting ability?

I would describe Bottoms acting ability to be rather awful, for he knows practically nothing about plays in general and can not seem to concentrate on a role. However, he thinks that there is no better actor in the world than him (possibly because he can argue well and nobody has yet contradicted him on that).

Quotes:

Four happy days bring in

Another moon: but, O, methinks, how slow

This old moon wanes! She lingers my desires,

Like to a step-dame or a dowager

Long withering out a young man revenue.

Four nights will quickly dream away the time;

And then the moon, like to a silver bow

New-bent in heaven, shall behold the night

Of our solemnities.

Thou hast by moonlight at her window sung,

With feigning voice verses of feigning love,

And stolen the impression of her fantasy

To live a barren sister all your life,

Chanting faint hymns to the cold fruitless moon.

Thrice-blessed they that master so their blood,

To undergo such maiden pilgrimage;

Take time to pause; and, by the nest new moon--

The sealing-day betwixt my love and me,

For everlasting bond of fellowship--

To-morrow night, when Phoebe doth behold

Her silver visage in the watery glass,

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 * Act II, Scene 1**

10. What does the reader find out about the current relationship between Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Titania, Queen of the Fairies, from Puck and the first fairy? The reader finds that the current relationship between Titania and Oberon is shaky, Oberon being Jealous of Titania's new obsession with her "squire" and Titania disapproving of Oberon's behaviour.

11. How have Oberon and Titania been involved in the past with Theseus and Hippolyta; why have they come to Athens? Apparently, Oberon and Titania had affairs with Hippolyta and Theseus, respectively. They have come to Athens to celebrate Theseus' wedding.

12. What effect has their quarrel had on nature, on the seasons, on humans? The Quarrel between the king and queen of the fairies has affected humans by making the seasons go awry, changing the weather, ruining crops and creating starvation.

13. Why won’t Titania give up the changeling to Oberon? Titania will not give up the changeling child to Oberon because she feels she is responsible for looking after it after it's mother, one of her avid followers, died.

14. What does Oberon send Puck to find? Oberon sends Puck to find A certain flower rumoured to be struck by Cupid's bow. The juice from this flower will make people fall in love unconditionally with the first animate object they set eyes on.

15. What are Oberon’s plans for Titania? Oberon plans to drug Titania with love juice from his flower while she is sleeping so that she falls in love with some "horrible creature", then sneak away the child easily because Titania will have found something or someone different to "love".

16. How does Helena react to Demetrius’s verbal abuse? Helena reacts to Demetrius' verbal abuse by switching around his insults into compliments for him, while continuously praising him.

17. What is her response to his threats of physical abuse? Helena's response to Demetrius threatening her with physical abuse is nonchalant; she turns his words around and states that she will follow him to the end, even if he kills her.

18. In what way is Helena’s behaviour inappropriate for Athenian women? Helena's behaviour would be deemed inappropriate for Athenian women because they are generally supposed to be obedient and bend to the wishes of men, especially men who are close to them.

19. What does Oberon tell Puck to do about Demetrius and Helena? Oberon tells puck to anoint Demetrius' eyes with love potion while he and Helena are sleeping, so that upon awakening he will once again fall in love with Helena, who loves him.


 * Act II, Scene 2**

20. Why does Oberon want Titania to wake and fall in love with some vile thing?

Oberon wants Titania to fall in love with "some vile thing" because he can steal her changeling child if the has given her love to something else, and he can have revenge on her for "ignoring" him.

21. Why does Hermia insist Lysander sleep a little ways from her?

Hermia insists that Lysander sleep a little ways away from her because she does not trust him to pull off any tricks before their planned wedding, as well as trying to preserve her modesty and reputation.

22. Why does Puck anoint Lysander’s eyes?

Puck accidentally anoints Lysander's eyes because he interprets Lysander and Hermia sleeping a little distance apart as "the maiden cast out by her love, the man in Athenian garb" that Oberon described him; lovers who need to be together.

23. How does Helena react to Lysander’s sudden love for her when he awakens?

Helena is shocked by Lysander's sudden love for her when he awakens because she knows his deep love for Hermia and so suspects that he is mocking and insulting her, instead of truly being in love with her, which is case.

24. How is Hermia’s dream a reflection of reality?

Hermia's dream of a serpent stealing her heart is a reflection of reality because her true love Lysander had left her to pursue Helena with all his heart, as an effect of the "love juice".

Creating the Magical Mood and Atmosphere of Act 2

In pairs, use Garage Band to produce the introduction of Act 2 Scene 2.. Use sound effects to create the magical and mysterious mood of the opening. Record the text up to line 34. Create the music to go with the lyrics of the Fairies Song. Upload to your wiki.


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 * Act III, Scene 1**

25. How are the actors going to keep from scaring the ladies when Pyramus kills himself or when the lion roars?

To prevent "scaring the ladies" when Pyramus kills himself or when the lion appears, Quince's acting troupe will give prologues reassuring the audience that Pyramus is not Pyramus but Nick bottom the weaver; and that the lion is not really a lion, but Snug the joiner. They also plan to reveal part of Snug's face, so that the audience will be sure that he is really human.

26. How are the actors going to manage the setting/scenery such as the moonlight and the wall?

The actors pan to manage the scenery for the wall by having somebody holding up and covered by wall-building materials, while either letting in real moonlight or an actor with a lantern for the scene where Pyramus and Thisbe meet in moonlight.

27. Why do the rest of the actors run off when Bottom reappears?

The rest of the actors run off when bottom reappears in his new form because they have no idea it is actually him (not some wild creature) along with the fact that they have been duly frightened by his appearance.

Quince believes they are haunted and yells for everyone to "evacuate" the area.

28. What does Puck plan to do when he follows after the other actors?

As he follows the other actors, Puck plans to cause some mischief and follow them, changing into various animal forms and sometimes leading them astray for his own pleasure.

29. How does Bottom react to Titania and the other fairies?

Bottom is at first a little confused when he meets Titania, but soon becomes talkative and even makes sombre jokes about the names of her fairies.

30. Bottom says, "…reason and love keep little company together nowadays." Why is this such an apt statement at this point in the play?

Bottoms statement about reason and love is an apt statement for this part of the story because it is part of the underlying theme of this section. Against all reason, Lysander has left Hermia for Helena, Oberon has jealously taken out his revenge on Titania, and many random acts of love are happening for no good reason whatsoever. Everything is in complete disarray, while illogical events spring up every few lines.


 * Act III, Scene 2**

31. What does Hermia accuse Demetrius of doing?

Hermia accuses Demetrius of killing Lysander out of jealousy and his love for her because she believes it impossible that Lysander, who not too long ago was deeply in love with her would just leave her alone in the forest and set off by himself.

32. How are Puck and Oberon going to correct Puck’s earlier mistake?

Puck and Oberon plan to right Puck's earlier mistake of anointing the eyes of the wrong Athenian man (Lysander) by anointing Demetrius' eyes so that he may fall in love with Helena, hoping that everything will go the" way it should be".

33. Why is Helena upset when Demetrius says he loves her? Isn’t this what she had wanted all along?

Helena is noticeably upset when Demetrius says he loves her because she believes it too good to be true. Helena is sure Demetrius still loves Hermia; and after all, he wouldn't just suddenly fall in love with her again, would he? The only logical answer Helena can think of is that Demetrius has decide to mock her for fun, and so is disheartened at his words (remember, she thought she had a slim chance with him before).

34. Of what does Helena accuse Hermia?

Helena accuses Hermia of conspiring alongside Lysander and Demetrius to mock and scorn her, especially since they were like sisters and had great respect and sympathy for one another.

35. How close had Hermia and Helena been in the past?

Helena and Hermia had been extremely close in the past, being almost like sisters. They grew together like "a double cherry, seeming parted, But yet a union in partition" shared many childhood moments and had great importance in each other's eyes.

36. How does Lysander treat Hermia? Why can’t she believe what he says?

Lysander treats Hermia like she is some sort of evil pest clinging onto him, something he need to get rid of and out of his life. Hermia is in disbelief at this because she is still certain that Lysander is madly in love with her, and is only joking (if rudely).

37. Of what does Hermia accuse Helena?

Hermia accuses Helena of stealing Lysander's heart and his love from her along with that of Demetrius (which she is happy to see). Hermia is enraged at Helena, and expects that she used some sort of vile trickery or

magic to gain the men's love.

38. Why is Helena afraid of Hermia?

Helena is afraid of Hermia after her comments because she knows Hermia is not happy with the sudden change in events, and, being a "vixen when she went to school" is probably planning to go in with tooth and nail to attack her for what she believes is Helena's fault.

39. What are Lysander and Demetrius going off to do?

Lysander and Demetrius are going off in the forest to argue and fight about who is more worthy of Helena's love (deja vu...); possibly to the death...

40. What does Oberon tell Puck to do about the two young men?

Oberon commands Puck to melt into the dark forest, separate the two men with taunts which they believe come from one another, lead them astray until they sleep and anoint Lysander's eyes with love juice before leading Hermia over, so that when he wakes up things will be "the way they were supposed to be".

41. What is Oberon going to do about Titania?

Now feeling slightly guilty about making Titania to fall in love with a "foul beast", Oberon plans to undo the spell on her and ask her (nicely) once more for the changeling child.

42. Why doesn’t Oberon fear the coming of day?

Oberon does not fear the light of day because he is a SUPER FAIRY BWAHAHAHAHAHA...

Actually, Oberon claims he has nothing to worry about daylight because he, Titania and puck are "spirits of another sort", fairies that need not fear the light of day and can still use their magic during the day.

43. How well does Puck’s trickery work?

Puck's deceptions work surprisingly well, as both Demetrius and Lysander are sure they have been pursuing the other, even going until they are exhausted and fall asleep on the forest floor. Review Question: The climax, or turning point, of A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes at the end of Act 3. In point form describe the major plot points of Act Three starting from when Titania falls in love with Bottom leading to the climax or turning point of the play near the end of act three.

1 )The actors meet in the forest to rehearse their play, to be found (and mocked) by puck.

2) Puck turns Bottom's head into that of an asses. the actors flee, and Bottom is left on his own

3) Titania awakes and is instantly attracted to Bottom through Oberon's spell, leading him off to pamper and delight in his presence.

4) Upon observing the four lovers, Puck and Oberon realize they have made a mistake. The lovers meet, confused and angry at one another

5) The lovers are at each other's throats, fighting over one another and accusing each other of deceit and betrayal.

6) Puck and Oberon step in to separate the lovers so that they may do no more harm, then anoint Lysander's eyes so that he may fall in love with Hermia once more. (According to them, that is the way things should be).

7) The Lovers fall asleep from weariness and exhaustion, not realizing that they are sleeping near one another.

Podcast: Shakespeare plays with ideas of vision, of blindness, and of different ways of interpreting what one sees. Podcast, with music the lines in Act Three that deal with this imagery.

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 * Act IV, Scene 1**

44. How has Bottom adjusted to the attention of Titania and her fairies?

Bottom has adjusted to the attention of Titania and her fairies quite well, regaining his old self-image and basking in the glow of all the praise and attention he has received from his new companions. Bottom even asks comical favours of the fairies, so comfortable is he.

45. What is Oberon’s reaction to Titania’s infatuation with Bottom?

Oberon's reaction to Titania's new obsession with Bottom is that of pity at her having to be blind to falling in love with a monster and regret for bringing her into the present situation in the first place. He vows to right things now that he has obtained the changeling child, and so frees Titania from her spell.

46. What sort of explanation will Oberon make to Titania’s question about what happened to her?

I think that Oberon will explain to Titania that her vision was real and that she had been under the spell of the forest.

47. Why are Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus, and the others out in the woods so early in the morning?

Theseus, Hippolyta and Egeus are out in the woods early in the morning to hunt before the Duke's wedding later that night. Egeus has a chance to show off his hounds to Hippolyta, and all three exchange small talk until they find the four young lovers asleep on the forest floor.

48. What is Theseus’s first explanation of why the young people are asleep in the woods?

Theseus' first explanation as to why the four young lovers are asleep in the forest is that they had heard of his plans to go hunting and had been waiting for him in the forest?

49. What explanation does Demetrius make? Why does he compare his love for Hermia to an illness?

Demetrius' explanation of why he no longer loves Hermia but is in love with Helena is that Helena had helped him follow Lysander and Hermia into the forest, where his love for Hermia "melted as the snow". He compares it to an Illness because he now loathes it and is happy to see it has disappeared.

50. What is Theseus’s decision concerning the four young people?

Theseus' merciful decision concerning the young couples is that he will override Egeus and ancient Athenian law by allowing the couples to marry and live together without any interference from others.

51. Why can’t the young people be sure whether they are awake or dreaming?

The young people are not completely sure whether their experience in the woods was real or just a dream because it seemed so surreal and impossible that they could have actually experienced it in real life, yet they have faint memories of that contradict their reasoning thoughts.

52. Bottom believes he too has had a dream. How is he going to use that to entertain the Duke?

Bottom will use his "dream" to entertain the duke by having Quince compose a ballad about it, which he will sing at Theseus' wedding as part of their play.


 * Act IV, Scene 2**

53. What opinion do the other artisans now have of Bottom since they think he is lost?

After Bottom's "disappearance", the other actors have changed their view of him from being some egotistic madman and embarrassment to amazing actor and pitied figure.

54. What do they most regret losing by not being able to perform the play?

When the acting troupe believes they have no chance of performing the play, the thing they regret losing the most is A chance to gain more money than they have ever seen; especially for Bottom, who is dreams of being rich.

55. Why must the artisans hurry to the Duke’s palace?

The artisans must hurry to the duke's place quickly after Bottom returns as Theseus' wedding is about to begin, and soon he will be announcing who will perform the night's entertainment. Plus, snug the joiner has revealed that two more couple are to be wedded that same night, so the actors are ecstatic (now that Bottom is back, of course).

Extending the thought process. a) The fourth act opens and ends with Bottom at centre stage. What is your opinion of Bottom’s character? How might he be the antithesis, or opposite, of Theseus’s character? In my opinion, Bottom is the antithesis of Theseus' character because he is welcomed in the forth scene, as opposed to Theseus and Egeus, who are feared by the new lovers for their handling of strict Athenian law. Bottom is at the opposite end of the social spectrum from Theseus, yet is less withdrawn and more likely to express his opinion. He is also a control freak of sorts, a quality Theseus does not share.

b) How do most of the dreamers respond to the dream experience upon waking? Which character is changed permanently by the dream experience? Upon awakening, most of the dreamers respond to their "dream experiences" with confusion and a creeping sense of the unknown; not knowing if they should trust logic and believe it was all a dream, or trust their innermost sense of discomfort at covering things up and follow their hearts. Of all the "dreamers", however, Bottom is changed the most, being filled with a new sense of realization and inspiration (to complete the play).

c) In this act, several characters look back at prior infatuations with disbelief. What do you think Shakespeare is saying about love and infatuation? I think the point Shakespeare is trying to get across about love and infatuation is that they can be transient and delicate, almost mocking the concept of true love and "love at first sight". He makes a point about how easily love can change or be abused, as shown in the play.


 * Act 4 Podcast:** Bottom decides to commission Peter Quince to write a ballad called “Bottom’s Dream.” On your own or with a partner, imagine that you have been asked to write the lyrics and compose the musical accompaniment. Remember that at the beginning of act 4, Bottom told the fairies that he likes to listen to the “tongs and bones” (act 4, scene 1, line 30). Tongs were pieces of metal struck against each other and bones were actual bones. These instruments were used in comical or in less sophisticated musical performances. Write the poetry for the ballad ( a minimum of 2 stanzas, 4 lines each), then put it to music!

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 * Bottom’s Ballad**

When learning our lines in the Athenian wood, Did grotesque apparitions ‘go to my head’. There I stood feebly, with the good masters fled with such ignorance to my plight, as they should.

As I sang a tune to ease my fears, There was a voice, smooth as tears. And on a limb I did espy, A flowery angel, sitting nearby.

She beckoned for my voice, So loud, so clear; I showed he my rude form, But an ass she did not fear.

She pampered me with food and song, And it seemed my luck had shifted. Yet after that night ever so long, My perfect dream cloud seemed to have lifted.

Now that my tales are gone, Choked down by you like a most dreadful salad. Now I will tell you why I wrote not a song: For this is mine, and Bottom’s, ballad.


 * Act V**

56. Why does Theseus dismiss the stories of the four young people?

Theseus dismisses the unusual stories of the four young people as he believes that they were either made up hogwash or dreams. He is adamant that the events they described could not have happened within logical bounds (much to Hippolyta's dismay).

57. Why does Theseus choose to see the play about Pyramus and Thisbe rather than the other entertainments? Theseus chooses to see the play about Pyramus and Thisbe rather than any other entertainment because he has certain reservations about the other plays (already seen it, not appropriate for a wedding, etc.). He also believes that “ Nothing can be amiss when simpleness and duty tender it,” and the workmen actors (in his mind) are the perfect example of this.

58. Why does Philostrate try to keep Theseus from seeing the play? What does he say is wrong with it? Philostrate desperately tries to persuade Theseus from seeing the play because he thinks it is his duty to give “good entertainment”, and that a poor play done by common folk would be an embarrassment to him, his taste, the duke and everybody else who is to see it. Philostrate argues that for such a short play, it is too boring and tedious. Plus, nothing is rehearsed properly and the actors horrible; so much that he laughed himself crying watch the play.

59. What does Theseus mean by the lines, "For never anything can be amiss, when simpleness and duty tender it"? With the line "For never anything can be amiss, when simpleness and duty tender it," Theseus is trying to say that the play deserves a chance because the simple folk have tried hard and put much effort into their play; and that even though it will be a laughable event, it is unlikely that the actors will pull off any tricks.

60. What is accomplished by having the Prologue tell the whole story that the actors are then going to enact? By having the prologue summarise the whole story that the actors will enact accomplishes nothing but to bore the audience into submission and show off Quince’s atrocious writing skills…

61. How does Shakespeare use comments from the audience to enhance the humour of the play that they are watching? Shakespeare uses comments from the audience to enhance the humour of the play by making them banter witty comments (probably out of boredom) criticising and questioning the play’s credibility and accuracy. The irony of seeing people within a play comment on a play just adds to the humour.

62. What is Hippolyta’s reaction to the play? Hippolyta’s reaction to the play is one of disdain and scorn, as she disapproves of the actor’s abilities and the quality of the play.

63. In what way is Thisbe’s final speech humorous? Thisbe’s final speech is humorous because she overdoes it; especially with the last lines of “A farewell friends! So Thisbe ends! Adieu, adieu, adieu!” since it doesn’t make sense that a Greek woman would be speaking in French...

64. What does Oberon tell the fairies to do? Oberon tells the fairies to help him and Titania to bless the couples and any children they might have by singing and working magic.

65. What is the purpose of Puck’s final speech? The purpose of puck’s final speech is almost to act as a disclaimer, stating that if you’re not satisfied or are offended by the play, you should pretend it is just a dream (reflecting the sentiments addressed in the play itself and thus linking the audience to the play).


 * Extending the thought process:**

Find at least one example of each of the following that occurs during the play within the play. Write down the quote that illustrates example.


 * excessive alliteration: "... Whereat, with blade, with bloody blameful blade, he bravely broach'd is boiling bloody breast..."


 * breaking the play’s illusion of reality: " No, in truth, sir, he should not. 'Deceiving me' is Thisby's cue: she is to enter now, and I am to spy her through the wall. You shall see, it will fall pat as I told you. Yonder she comes." or "...No assure you; the wall is down that parted their fathers..."

> I thank thee, Moon, for shining now so bright; > For, by thy gracious, golden, glittering gleams..." > > or "...And farewell, friends; > > Thus Thisbe ends: > > Adieu, adieu, adieu..."
 * using the wrong word or name: "...Sweet Moon, I thank thee for thy sunny beams;


 * repeating a word excessively: "...die,die,die,die..." (Pyramus/Bottom)


 * ridiculous metaphor: "...

a) In reading the play-within-a-play, we become the audience for the drama played out by Theseus, Hippolyta, and the others. These performers, in turn, form the audience for the reenactment of Pyramus and Thisbe. How does observing another audience help you understand the relationship between audience and performers? Observing another audience helps me to understand better the complex relationship between audience and performer(s) because I can take a subjective, observant view and concentrate more on the audience as opposed to concentrating more on the play if I was watching it myself. By seeing how the audience behaves in relation to the actors, it is possible to distinguish the connection between both parties, whether it is one of boredom or thoughtful and understanding. Even in the worst of plays, the audience and performers are still linked by their analysis of each other and how each perceives the other based on who they are, both in the play (for the actors only) and in real life.

b) Modern television shows often create comic effects by having a silly, innocent, or “clueless” character and a sarcastic, knowing, clever character play off of each other. What examples can you think of? Some iconic examples of comic television shows that have "clueless" and "all-knowing characters playing off each other might be things the The Simpsons or Monty Python, where there will almost always be one laughable character who is either exploited or shunned by the more "intelligent" characters.

c) Identify ways in which Pyramus and Thisbe might be unsuitable for a wedding celebration. Are there any ways in which the play might be appropriate? In what ways is the play-within-a-play an ironic commentary on what the two pairs of young lovers (Demetrius and Helena, Lysander and Hermia) have gone through earlier? I personally think that Pyramus and Thisbe are rather unsuitable for a formal wedding because of the inferences it makes on love and sacrifice, where both lover die before they can be married (a marriage is generally a celebration of the "joyous" time that a couple will have together for as long as possible). However, it does make a great play for a less formal wedding celebration when you consider that it emphasizes the almost unbreakable bond between true lovers, something that touches the heart of anybody in love. Even if the play is unsuitable for a wedding, it describes ironically the experiences that the young lovers have gone through, with perceived betrayal, restricting parents, an emphasis on the power of the night on people's desires and a look into the rather intangible concept of true love; whether it is a fragile, irrelevant concept or if it really has strong meaning.

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