Act IVAct IV

I can explain how and why an author I can explain how and why an author chooses to represent a subject or a chooses to represent a subject or a

scene.scene.

Vocabulary Words

1. Amiable2. Enmity…. Advanced do 3 and 4 as well

3. Stealth4. Paragon (find the noun and verb defiitions)

1. Definition2. Part of speech3. Sentence4. Synonym5. Antonym

Bell Ringer

What was the plot confusion?

What happened to Bottom?

Review Act III

Close Reading: Puck’s monologue

1) As we read Puck’s monologue, underline details that are consistent with what we have learned about the role of fairies and magic in human emotion and circle details that are different. Beside the differences, explain how they are different.

2) Read the Queen Mab speech from Romeo and Juliet. Underline details that are consistent with what we have learned about the role of fairies and magic in human emotion and circle details that are different. Beside the difference, explain how they are different.

Flashback:

1. What might Shakespeare be saying about the nature of love and other emotions?

2. Why did Shakespeare choose to focus on fairies as the influences over love in the text? What might they symbolize?

3. How was this message illustrated differently in the a. film, b. the paintings, andc. in the text?

4. Why would the _______________ choose to represent the message in this way?a. artistb. authorc. film maker

Act IV

Shakespeare’s love life influenced his writing. Anne Hathaway-his wife

8 years his senior Married when he was 18 and she was 26 (she was

pregnant-shotgun wedding) Had three children together, but lived in separate towns

much of their life so he could perform Married until he died, approximately 34 years. He left

her only “the second best bed” in his will. Suspected of having many affairs

The “dark-lady” Mentioned in several of his sonnets

Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare depicts all types of love. Passionate Romantic Shallow Familial

However, Shakespeare does not take into account the type of love that develops over time. All of his stories depict “love at first sight” or close to it.

For example, in the characters of the star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare skillfully illustrates the feelings and actions experienced by two people who are infatuated with each other.

Shakespeare’s Purpose

At the same time, he shows how silly and

ridiculous those actions may seem to someone who does not share these feelings. He sums up the attitude of the outside observer in the often-quoted words of Puck, “what fools these mortals be!” (act 3, scene 2, line 115). These are all feelings that we can relate to today.

While reading, watch how Shakespeare depicts love. Is it long and drawn out, or is it quick and passionate?

Shakespeare’s Purpose Continued

While you watch, pay close attention the

numerous love stories being told (i.e. Hermia and Lysander, Helena and Demetrius, Oberon and Titania, Bottom and Titania, Theseus and Hippolyta).

What are some complications? What is the end solution? How does each character feel upon waking up? Who is/are the antagonist(s) to these couples?

Complications In Love

Lines 75- 220

“The Wake-Up” Scene

Read Act IV Scene i

View Act IV

What are some complications? What is the end solution? How does each character feel upon

waking up? Who is/are the antagonist(s) to these

couples?

Discussion:

1. What do you think about Demetrius’ sudden

love for Helena? Do you think he really loves her?

2. Upon waking, Titania doesn’t seem to care or notice that her Indian boy is gone. What does this say about her character? What could Shakespeare be trying to say about women in general?

Stop and Think…

What is Shakespeare saying about love? Look at each relationship

that appears within MSND and explain what Shakespeare is saying about love, or people who are in love. Why is he making fun of them? Be sure to use evidence from the text as support.

Theseus and Hippolyta Hermia and Lysander Hermia and Egeus (in the parental sense) Hermia and Demetrius Helena and Demetrius Titania and Oberon Titania and Bottom Helen and Lysander Helen and Lysander and Demetrius

Let’s Talk About Love

What about Shakespeare’s relationships

and/or view on love may have influenced the way he chose to represent the “wake-up” scene?

What does Puck’s act of placing the love potion on the lover’s eyes reveal about Shakespeare’s opinion on “love at first sight”?

Exit Slip- So what?