Midsummer Night's Dream - Act III Review

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What does Titania compare Bottom's singing to when she awakens under the spell of the flower?

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To an angel's.

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What does Hermia think Helena has done when she sees both Lysander and Demetrius in love with her?

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Hermia thinks that out of jealousy Helena has made known her taller height, and therefore, urged her greater value of the two maidens.

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What is the purpose of the prologue written by the craftsmen for their play?

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To explain that the lion isn't really a lion, the sword isn't really a sword, and no one really dies.

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What term does Puck use to refer to the craftsmen when he sees them rehearsing?

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"hempen homespuns."

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What transformation does Puck perform on Bottom?

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He transforms Bottom's head into that of a donkey.

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Who are the main characters involved in the love confusion in Act III of Midsummer Night's Dream?

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Lysander, Demetrius, Hermia, and Helena.

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What theme is explored through the character of Puck in Midsummer Night's Dream?

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The theme of mischief and the consequences of meddling in love.

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How does the love potion affect the characters in the play?

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It causes characters to fall in love with the first person they see, leading to confusion and comedic situations.

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What role do the craftsmen play in Midsummer Night's Dream?

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They provide comic relief and represent the theme of amateurism in theater.

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What does the character of Bottom symbolize in the play?

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Bottom symbolizes the foolishness and absurdity of human nature.