A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2.214 Heraldry

A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2.214 Heraldry

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains three lines from a Shakespearean text, focusing on the themes of friendship, heraldry, and wordplay. It begins by discussing the close bond between Helena and Hermia, symbolized by sharing a single heart. The tutorial then delves into the concept of heraldry, explaining coats of arms and their significance in Elizabethan society. Finally, it explores Shakespeare's clever use of wordplay, particularly the pun involving the word 'heart' and 'Hart', a male deer, in the context of heraldry.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'do but to one' imply about coats of arms?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the pun Helena makes with the words 'heart' and 'Crest'.

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