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In your CNBs, answer the following:

During the internet scavenger hunt, I discovered fascinating insights about Shakespeare's works, particularly his unique use of dialogue and character development. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" promises to be a tale full of whimsical love entanglements, exploring themes of passion and confusion. Key elements such as monologues and soliloquies reveal characters' inner thoughts, enhancing the dramatic experience. Shakespeare's intricate stage directions and relationships among characters such as Theseus, Hippolyta, and the young lovers set the stage for a captivating exploration of love's unpredictable nature.

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  1. In your CNBs, answer the following: What did you learn about Shakespeare during the internet scavenger hunt? What do you think A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be about?

  2. Elements of Drama All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts..” (As You Like It)

  3. Diagram of a Stage Upstage Stage Right Stage Left Center Stage Downstage *Tip-Stage left & right are from the actors POV Pit Audience

  4. Stage Directions • Define movements on the stage • Define how a line should be delivered • Ex: (The dancers enter stage right.) • Ex: (Laughing wickedly) • Stage directions are typically written in italics

  5. Dialogue • A conversation between characters in a literary work. • The speech of the actors in the play

  6. Function of Dialogue • Dialogue brings characters to life by revealing their personalities and by showing what they are thinking and feeling as they react to other characters.

  7. Monologue • A long speech spoken by an actor • One person speaking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27D4k3dCXPg&feature=player_embedded

  8. Soliloquies • A speech by an actor who believes he/she is alone. • “Thinking aloud” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzuEKkPVeBQ&feature=related

  9. Function of Soliloquies • A soliloquy typically reveals the private thoughts and emotions of the character.

  10. In a play, a comment made by a character, but is not heard by the other characters onstage. Essentially, the comment is given to the audience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNa8QyAl2YE Asides

  11. Function of Asides • Asides are frequently used to provide information to the audience and to reveal the private thoughts of characters.

  12. Now, let’s transition to Midsummer…

  13. + A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Major Characters, Themes, Symbols, and Setting “The Course of true love never did run smooth.” (Act 1, Scene 1)

  14. Theseus: The Duke of Athens • Preparing to marry the Amazonian Queen Hippolyta • He fell in love with Hippolyta when he conquered the Amazons • He is a just, yet stern, ruler

  15. Hippolyta: Former Queen of the Amazons • Engaged to marry Theseus • Something Cool! In DC Comics, she is the mother of Wonder Woman!

  16. Hermia: Beautiful young maid of Athens • In love with Lysander • Willing to disobey her father to marry him

  17. Egeus: Hermia’s father • Demands that Hermia marry Demetrius

  18. Lysander: Athenian youth in love with Hermia • Persuades Hermia to elope with him against her father’s wishes

  19. Demetrius: Athenian; also loves Hermia • Was engaged to Helena before he met Hermia

  20. Helena: Athenian maiden, loves Demetrius • Friends with Hermia

  21. Nick Bottom: the weaver • One of the laborers • Temporarily sports the head of a donkey

  22. Titania: Queen of the Fairies • Married to Oberon (King of the Fairies) • Spirited and strong

  23. Oberon: King of the Fairies • Married to Titania (Queen of the Fairies)

  24. Puck (Robin Goodfellow): • Mischievous fairy • Oberon’s Jester

  25. Major Theme • Love—how it makes you CRAZY! • Hippolyta is marrying Theseus, who took her prisoner during their battles • Hermia will defy her father and the law to marry Lysander • Titania loves Bottom who has the head of a donkey

  26. Setting • Ancient Athens • The forest outside of Athens

  27. Wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta Star-crossed young lovers in the woods Athenian workers planning a play 4 Different Plots Quarrel between Oberon and Titania (Fairy Queen and King)

  28. Let’s read Act I

  29. Before we begin Act II…In your notebooks… 1. Make a prediction about what will happen to the four young lovers: Hermia, Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius. -Who will end up together? -Will Lysander and Hermia run away? 2. What options would your parents give you if you were going to marry someone they disapproved of? How would you handle this situation?

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