A Midsummer Night's Dream

Why must Thisbe be played by a man?

Midsummer's Night Dream - Act 1, Scene 2  lines 9-10

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In Shakespeare's times men played the roles of women. No self-respecting woman would be caught on stage hence Thisbe is played by Flute.

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