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The Fairies Supernatural characters that represent the almost magical power of love, and their meddling helps drive the action of the play. The Rude Mechanicals The laborers/acting troupe in the play. These characters represent comic relief (slapstick comedy) The Athenians…

Titanic to Theseus These are the forgeries of jealousy. And never, since the middle summer’s spring. Met we on hill, in dale, forest, or mead. By paved fountain or by rushy brook. Or in the beached margent of the sea.…

“dowager” Part of speech Noun “dowager” Definition A widow with a title or property derived from her late husband “dowager” Quote Like to a step dame or a dowager “dowager” Synonym Matriarch “solemnities” Part of speech Noun “solemnities” Definition The…

Act 1 scene 1 Characters: Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus, Lysander, Demetrius, Helena, and HermiaSummary of events:Theseus, duke of the land, and Hippolyta, duchess of the land, are getting ready to be married when Egeus comes to them to speak about a…

Caius Marcius “Coriolannus” Roman war hero. Gets the name “Coriolanus” for his victory at Corioles. Has a bad temper and can’t stand the unwashed masses. Confuses politeness with betraying his principals. Has a really close relationship with his mother. Menenius…

Ill: Wrong Employment: Purpose to which something is put Quick: Those who are living Mad: Mentally ill Jester: Professional joker; “fool”; clown Profane: To treat with irreverence (disrespect) Decked: To decorate festively Rough-hew: Rough form Repair: Frequent or habitual visitation…

There was a Ghost In Act 1, how is there an immediate sense of suspense The Ghost was the dead King What exposition is revealed in Act 1, Scene 1 To see the ghost and talk to it Why did…

“Frailty, thy name is woman” (line 150, Act 1, Scene 2) •Speaker: Hamlet (in soliloquy)•He’s referring to his mother as a weak and timid woman because she needed a “husband replacement” within a month after King Hamlet’s death•This is what…

Incontinency A lack of restraint Perusal A study, observation Wanton Extravagant, somewhat immoral Abridgment An interruption Expostulate To speak Indict To accuse Paragon A model, a perfect example Perpend To consider, to ponder Pestilent Deadly Repugnant Resistant, incompatible What does…

Hamlet talks to his father’s ghost and promises to get _______________. revenge The ghost disappears at dawn or when the “cock _________” crows The ghost reveals that he was killed by poison. . . poured in his ear while he…