AMSND Act V

What does the audiences' comments and the performance so far reveal about the actors?

Why does Bottom keep breaking the 4th wall (talking to the audience)?

• He wants to be sure the play stays on track

• He wants to take all the attention away from the wall

• He can't hear what the audience is saying

• He thinks they are confused about the play when they are really mocking him

What device does the human wall create in the scene?

• Mood

• Humor

• Tone

• Oniomania

Was the device intentional by the actors?

• Yes, they are trying to be funny

• No, they don't realize how ridiculous they are

Who is Puck speaking to?

• Us, the audience

• The Athenian Court

• Oberon and Titania

• Himself

” If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber’d here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to ‘scape the serpent’s tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.”

Summarize Puck's final words in 2+ sentences