Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, A (Sparknotes Literature Guide)

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When Hermia honestly, and confusedly, says she knows nothing about the sudden switch in Lysander's feelings, Helena believes she is simply playing dumb: In her opinion, her three friends are laughing at her.

Teaching guides and lesson plans designed to make classic literature engaging and relevant to today’s students!They worry "Pyramus and Thisbe" won't be able to go on without him, which saddens them because Theseus is known for his generosity, and they might have been rewarded with a lifelong pension for their performance. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Indeed, everything seems perfect, until Demetrius and Hermia walk past, Hermia believing Demetrius has harmed Lysander, who has mysteriously disappeared. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. As usual, Demetrius insists Helena stop following him; he even vows to harm her if she doesn't leave him alone.

The "translation" is printed directly opposite the original text and makes straight reading of the play very easy indeed - no more turning to the back of the book for notes, or constantly referring to footnotes. Theseus is upset because time is moving so slowly, but Hippolyta assures him the four days will quickly pass. Meanwhile, Oberon and Puck, the fairy king and his mischievous servant, add a magical element to the whimsical narrative. Sometimes you don't understand your teacher, your textbooks make no sense, and you have to read sixteen chapters by tomorrow.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains: The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language A complete list of characters with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols, a review quiz, and even possible essay topics. The play’s exploration of the complexities of love and its use of magical elements contribute to its enduring popularity. Sadly I then looked at the side of the book (page side up) and the majority of the pages are covered too.