Midsummer ACT 1-3

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What are Hermia's alternatives to marrying Demetrius?

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Be banished to a nunnery or lose her life.

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What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia's flight?

Back

She hopes for his attention and thanks for providing this 'intelligence.'

Front

How does Puck lure the two Athenian men away from each other?

Back

He uses their own voices to lead them in separate directions.

Front

How does Puck resolve the issue between the men and women at the end of Act 3?

Back

He leads them all away from each other and makes them go to sleep so he can reverse the spell on Lysander.

Front

In Act III, scene ii, Hermia says to Helena: 'You Juggler, you cankerblossom...what have you come by night and stol'n my love's heart from him?' This is an example of ...

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Metaphor.

Front

Define 'Metaphor'.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Front

What is the significance of the forest in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

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The forest serves as a place of transformation, confusion, and magic, where characters explore their desires and identities.

Front

Who is Puck and what role does he play in the story?

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Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, is a mischievous fairy who serves Oberon and causes chaos among the characters.

Front

What is the theme of love in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

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The theme of love is complex and multifaceted, exploring the irrationality and challenges of romantic relationships.

Front

Explain the concept of 'dramatic irony' in the play.

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters, creating tension and humor.