A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Bottom Lines 33-42

The transcript discusses how to portray a lion in a play, emphasizing the importance of showing one's face and speaking clearly. It advises addressing the audience confidently and clarifying that the actor is not a real lion but a man, specifically Snug the joiner, to avoid frightening the audience.

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the lion's appearance?

• The lion should look fierce.

• The lion should be colorful.

• The lion's face should be visible.

• The lion should be silent.

How does the speaker address the audience?

• With a joke.

• With a command.

• With a request.

• With a warning.

What does the speaker promise to the audience?

• To scare them.

• To leave them alone.

• To protect them.

• To entertain them.

What does the speaker clarify about his identity?

• He is a lion.

• He is a magician.

• He is a man.

• He is a king.

What name does the speaker give to identify himself?

• Strong the warrior.

• Wise the sage.

• Brave the lion.

• Snug the joiner.