Day 4

A Midsummer Night's Dream Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Were the events of Act II and III all dreams?

    Students should consider the textual evidence as they take a position. We witness Oberon and Puck planning the use of the flowers, and witnessed the nectar being applied; however, Oberon and Puck are magic and might indeed be able to make dreams into reality and reality into dreams; however, the magic worked equally well on Titania, who is magical herself. What do students think Shakespeare is saying about dreams, reality, and experience? How does the play frame them?

  2. 2

    What do you observe about the meter and rhythm of different characters' dialogue in the play?

    This question offers an opportunity for a mini-lesson in...

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