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In the beginning… Demetrius and Lysander love Hermia. Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius. Then… Oberon tells Puck to put the love potion on Demetrius, because he saw that Demetrius was rude to Helena. Oberon felt bad about this, so…

What is the first problem Bottom brings up concerning the play? Pyramus’ suicide – Bottom claims that the sword and blood will frighten the ladies present at the performance What is Bottom’s solution to the first problem concerning the play?…

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…

CORIOLANUS a noble Roman, hates plebians, proud and immature TITUS LARTIUS General against the Volscians, old roman nobleman COMINIUS General against the Volscians, leads with Coriolanus, friend of his, former consul MENENIUS AGRIPPA Friend to Coriolanus, smart patrician, wit avoids…

Where does Polonius send Reynaldo? Why? sent him to Paris to spy on his brother but also sent money and messages Why does Polonius think Hamlet is “mad”? Ophelia denied his access to her and refused his letter Why have…

The priest more or less says that Ophelia is lucky to be getting as nice of a funeral as she is, considering the nature of her death. Laertes thinks that Ophelia should have a better funeral service. What is the…

Casting ghost and Claudius both played by Patrick Stewart; makes crime worse, more intimate, therefore increases immorality of Claudius Costume Claudius in white dicky bowtie = celebration attire, Hamlet in black tie = funeral attire Claudius enjoying fight between Laertes…

Which name in this scene is an allusion to ‘the Fox’ and so represents deception? “Reynaldo” Which quote demonstrates Ophelia’s indirect account of Hamlet’s madness, reflecting her innocence and the ambiguity surrounding Hamlet’s madness? “…with a look so piteous in…

Theme #1The Impossibility of Certainty There are a lot of things going on that both the characters and the audience are left to wonder about. Are there ghosts real? Are certain characters intentions good or evil? Many people see the…

Scene 11. How does the queen protect Hamlet? She doesn’t. She goes straight to Claudius and tells him about the encounter and that he killed Polonius Scene 12. What does Claudius ask Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to do? 1. Find people…