A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Demetrius and Hermia

The video explores a scene in the woods where Puck mistakenly applies a love potion to the wrong Athenian, causing a complex web of love entanglements. Demetrius loves Hermia, who loves Lysander, but Lysander now loves Helena, who still loves Demetrius. This confusion leads to emotional turmoil among the characters. The video concludes with a reflection on the heaviness of sadness and the impact of lack of sleep.

Who was originally supposed to receive the love potion according to Oberon's plan?

• Hermia

• Demetrius

• Lysander

• Helena

What is the main reason for Hermia's distress in the woods?

• She is angry at Helena for stealing Lysander.

• She cannot find Lysander, whom she loves.

• She is upset because Demetrius is following her.

• She is lost and cannot find her way back.

How does Helena perceive Lysander's sudden affection towards her?

• She believes he is genuinely in love with her.

• She thinks he is mocking her.

• She is indifferent to his affection.

• She is happy and accepts his love.

What is Demetrius's emotional state when he cannot follow Hermia?

• He is relieved and happy.

• He is confused and indifferent.

• He is sad and feels heavy-hearted.

• He is angry and frustrated.

What metaphor is used to describe the feeling of sadness in the final section?

• Sadness is a gentle breeze.

• Sadness is a fleeting shadow.

• Sadness is a heavy burden.

• Sadness is like a stormy night.