Study Guide for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Who are the main characters in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?

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The main characters are Lysander, Hermia, Demetrius, and Helena.

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What causes the main characters' situations to change in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?

Back

Their situations change as they fall in and out of love due to a magical potion.

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How does Puck mistake Lysander for Demetrius?

Back

Puck is told by Oberon to apply the flower to the first Athenian he sees.

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What is Titania's reaction to Bottom with the donkey's head?

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She falls in love with him due to a spell.

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How does Bottom's behavior contribute to the humor of the scene?

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By being overly serious and unaware of his own absurdity.

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What is Egeus's complaint about his daughter, Hermia?

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She refuses to marry the man he has chosen for her.

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What role does magic play in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?

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Magic causes confusion and changes in love among the characters.

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Who is Oberon in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'?

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Oberon is the king of the fairies and seeks to resolve the love conflicts.

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What is the significance of the magical flower in the play?

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The magical flower causes characters to fall in love with the first person they see.

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How does the setting of the forest influence the events of the play?

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The forest serves as a place of magic and transformation, where characters' true feelings are revealed.