| Why does Titania give Oberon the child ? | She cares for him no longer now that he has Bottom on whom to dole. |
| How does Oberon find Titania and Bottom? | They are asleep in each other’s arms. |
| Why does Oberon remove the spell he cast over the queen? | He has the boy and now he cries about his queen and now he cries about his queen and her silly new-pet. He wants her back to her true self. |
| Finding the two couples asleep in the wood, and learning of their more balanced love, what order does Thesus give ? | He orders that they should follow him and Hippolyta to be married with them at the temple |
| What news does Bottom bring his companions ? | The order that he gives is that their play has been chosen by the duke as an entertainment. They have to get ready and meet at the palace |
| Why do you think Shakespeare included a play ? | The story of Pryamus and Thisby is an ancient tale well known to audeience in Shakespeare’s time. |
| What do the fairies do after the palace goes to sleep? | Oberon sends them off throughout the house to sing and dance and bless the new lovers on their wedding night |
| Who does Puck address at the play’s | he talks to the audience |
| What is the purpose of this last speech | It closes the play and thanks the audience asking that they enjoy or else pardon a frivolous entertainment |
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 4 and 5
August 14, 2019