A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Demetrius and Lysander Lines 249-257a

The transcript explores themes of entreaty versus threats, a declaration of love, and the commitment to prove the truth of one's love. It emphasizes the urgency and challenge in demonstrating genuine affection and loyalty.

What does the speaker compare threats to in the first section?

• Strong prayers

• Weak prayers

• Loud voices

• Silent whispers

In the second section, what does the speaker swear by to prove his love?

• His family

• His honor

• His wealth

• His life

What is the speaker willing to do to prove others wrong about his love?

• Write a letter

• Fight a duel

• Sing a song

• Lose his life

What does the speaker ask the listener to do in the final section?

• Withdraw and prove love

• Stay silent

• Write a poem

• Forget everything

How does the speaker convey the urgency of the situation in the last section?

• By writing a letter

• By urging quick action

• By shouting

• By whispering