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Why does Titania give Oberon the child in Act 4? She starts to love Button instead of the boy ; no longer cares for the child. How does Oberon find Titania and Bottom? They’re sleeping in each others arms. Why…

Theseus The duke of Athens; a heroic man, noble in appearance, and dignified Hippolyta A queen of the Amazons; warrior, fierce; a beautiful woman, now engaged to marry Theseus Lysander A young Athenian man who is in love with a…

Theseus married to hippolyta (who was originally his enemy) mythical king of athens, ruler of athens (deals with marriage issues) warrior, wise man, conquerer of love and war. highest and rational ruler. sees everything in “cool reason”. doubts the fairy…

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

Act I Act I What are Theseus and Hippolyta discussing at the play’s start? Theseus and Hippolyta are discussing their wedding. How does Hippolyta come to be betrothed to Theseus? He comes in battle. Why is Egeus distrubed? Egeus is…

Rome must know the value of her own – Cominius Rome must know the value of her own – Cominius We thank the gods our Rome hath such a soldier – Cominius We thank the gods our Rome hath such…

Long live the King! Barnardo to Franciscothe watchword(Act 1, Scene 1, Line 3) You are the most immediate to our throne King Claudius to HamletKing is telling Hamlet not to return to school(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 113) O, that…

Hamlet Sr. -Hamlets Father-Prior king of Denmark before Claudius-Killed by Claudius Fortinbras Sr. -Defeated by Hamlet Sr. in battle-Prior ruler of Norway Hamlet -In line for crown of Denmark-Son of Gertrude and Hamlet Sr.-Tragic hero Fortinbras -Prince of Norway-Plans to…

At the opening of this scene, to where is Polonius sending Reynaldo> Why does Polonius send him on this journey? Paris, France to spy on Laertes By what trick is Reynaldo supposed to get information about Laertes? What does this…

why wouldnt hamlet kill claudius immediately after hearing the ghosts story? because hes gonna get his revenge slowly Where does Polonius send Reynaldo and why? to Paris to spy on Laertes What is Wrong with Ophelia? Ophelia had a scare,…