A Midsummer Night's Dream Acts 3 & 4

Front

What mistake does Puck make in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

Back

Puck mistakenly applies an enchantment to the wrong man, causing confusion among the lovers.

Front

How does Oberon learn about Puck's mistake?

Back

Oberon discovers Puck's mistake by watching as Demetrius pursues Hermia through the woods.

Front

What is the role of the Mechanicals in the play?

Back

The Mechanicals provide comic relief through their play-within-a-play.

Front

What does Hermia mean when she refers to Demetrius as a 'serpent'?

Back

Hermia implies that Demetrius is deceitful and harmful, similar to a serpent in her dream.

Front

Why do the tradesmen flee from Bottom?

Back

They run from Bottom because Puck transforms his head into that of a donkey.

Front

What is the significance of the flower's nectar in the play?

Back

The flower's nectar causes characters to fall in love with the first person they see, leading to comedic misunderstandings.

Front

How does the theme of love manifest in Acts 3 and 4?

Back

The theme of love is portrayed through the chaotic relationships and enchantments affecting the lovers.

Front

What does Titania's enchantment reveal about her character?

Back

Titania's enchantment shows her vulnerability and the power of love, as she falls for Bottom despite his donkey head.

Front

What is the outcome of the lovers' conflicts by the end of the play?

Back

By the end of the play, the lovers reconcile and their relationships are restored, leading to multiple marriages.

Front

How does Shakespeare use humor in the Mechanicals' performance?

Back

Shakespeare uses humor through the clumsy and earnest attempts of the Mechanicals to perform a tragic play.