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Theatre Companies in the 17th century each company had a patron, all actors were men, typically 12-14 Lord Chamberlain’s Men 1594 – Shakespeare became a full time member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men 17th century audience 2500-3000 people Written 1595-1596…

“The course of true love never did run smooth.” Act I Lysander to Hermia. Love is difficult. Egeus just made his ultimatum to her. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted…

soliloquy A long speech that reveals the innermost thoughts and feelings of the character who speaks it.Ex. Helena’s soliloquy at the end of scene I, she tells of her love for Demetrius and outlines a plan to win him repetition…

hankering a strong wish to have or do something infatuated having strong feelings of love for someone or a strong interest in something that makes you unable to think in a sensible way solemnly very serious and not happy, for…

ere Synonym: before Antonym: after chide Synonym: criticize Antonym: applaud knavish Synonym: deceitfulAntonym: honorable derision Synonym: mockeryAntonym: flattery compel Synonym: impelAntonym: dissuade enthral Synonym: captivateAntonym: disgust reprehend Synonym: disapprovalAntonym: approve dote Synonym: cherishAntonym: ignore amity Synonym: friendshipAntonym: hostility loathe Synonym:…

Wrath Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong. Knavish marked by skill in deception Beguile attract; cause to be enamored Wanton lewd or lascivious woman Ravish force (someone) to have sex against their will Progeny the immediate descendants of…

“I am your spaniel, and, Demetrius,/The more you beat me I willfawn on you.” (2.1.210-211) metaphor “O, how ripe in show/ thy lips, those kissing cherries, tempting grow!” (3.2.141-143) metaphor “for my heart/Is true as steel.” (2.1.204) simile “So we…

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Background Information Author: ShakespeareWritten: from 1594-1595 in LondonPublished: 1600Historical Context: It was a departure from his earlier works and from others of the English Renaissance. Shakespeare concentrates on and incorporates Greek mythology in this work. Puck…

Beginning line Tis strange my Theseus that these lovers speak of Or in the Night, imagining some fear, how easy is a bush a bear But all the story of the night told over, and all their minds transfigured so…

How does Hamlet treat Polonius’ body? He safely hidden the body and has gotten it dirty How does the queen explain Hamlet’s acts to the king? Do you think she is trying to protect him, or does she think he…