A Midsummer Night's Dream Act II

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act II

By H Carter

noun. an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant.

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​Changeling

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adjective. Sweet, especially when describing the sound of someone's voice.

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​Dulcet

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noun. A place at which one is regularly found

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Haunt

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verb. to call into question.

impeach

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adjective. mischievous

knavish

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verb. to weaken from lovesickness.

languish

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noun. a giant sea monster (possibly a whale) described in the Bible.

leviathan

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noun. a high point of land extending into a body of water (like a cliff).

promontory

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Act II, Scene 1 Summary

​The Fairy Kingdom

Oberon and Titania are arguing over who should possess a "changeling" child. Titania refuses to hand the boy over, so Oberon comes up with a plan to use magic to trick her. When he overhears Demetrius being verbally abusive to Helena, Oberon decides to also use magic to trick Demetrius into returning Helena's affections.

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Dramatis Personae

​Act II, Scene 1

Puck Demetrius

Fairy Helena

Oberon

Titania

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