Monday, April 13, 2009

midsummers nights dream

1. Why is the play called, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”? Could you think of a more appropriate title? If so, what would you call it and why?
The characters had dreams, I would call it day dream madness because the characters are having alot of dreams and the lovers are not handling this right because theseus and hippolyta were crazy .

2. If you were to act this play out on stage, which character would you choose to be and why?
I would want to be Oberon because he can Zap! people into falling in love.


3. What was your favorite Act/Scene? Why?
I liked when they did the thisbe and Pyramus play becuase it was funny.
4. Who was your least favorite character? Why ?
my least favorite character was Demitrius because he was being so nasty to helena.
5. Would you change any part of the play? Why or why not? If you would, what would you change? I would not change it because the characters are funny.
6. Did you like the play? Why or why not? I liked the play because the they kept on saying funny things to eachother.
7. Write a brief scene (this does not have to be in paragraph form) that features something that Shakespeare purposefully left out of the play. Examples include "When Lysander and Hermia first meet", "Helena telling Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander's plan", "The wedding ceremony", or you can even write a scene that takes place after the craftsmen put on their play for Theseus. Choose from these examples or make up your own. This does not have to be written in Shakespearean English, but you may give it a try if you'd like! Be sure to include stage directions to let the reader know who is in the scene and where (geographically and sequentially) it is taking place.Remember, you must choose ANY 3 of these questions. This assignment (which will receive a TEST grade) is due by the end of the day on Monday, April 13.