Themes in Midsummer Night's Dream

What is a theme

• events in the story

• something that drives the story from beneath the surface

• a literary device

• plot of the story

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What are main themes in the "Midsummer Night's Dream?"

• Science, technology, and innovation

• War, politics, and betrayal

• Sadness, despair, and hopelessness

• Love, magic, illusion, order and disorder

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How does magic and fantasy play a role in the plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream?

• Magic and fantasy cause confusion and chaos among the characters.

• Magic and fantasy have no impact on the plot.

• Magic and fantasy only affect one character in the play.

• Magic and fantasy helps the plants grow

Explain the theme of order and disorder as a theme in the play.

• Order and disorder refer to the differences between the structured, rational world of Athens and the chaotic, magical world of the forest.

• Order and disorder refer to the differences between the rich and the poor in the play.

• Order and disorder are not significant themes in the play.

• Order and disorder refer to the difference between the day and night in the play.

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How does the theme of love and romance drive the actions of the characters in the play?

• Love and romance drive the characters to be rich.

• Love and romance drive the characters to become professional athletes.

• Love and romance drive the characters to start a war with a neighboring kingdom.

• Love and romance drive the characters to pursue romantic relationships, create misunderstandings, and engage in comedic situations.

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What's the importance of the play's title, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," when it comes to themes?

• The title reflects the characters' dreams and aspirations during a midsummer night.

• The title has no relevance to the plot or themes of the play.

• The title symbolizes the characters' struggle for power and control.

• The title represents the characters' journey through different seasons.

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When can we see the theme of dreams affecting the characters?

• When they want to run away to the forest together

• When they arrive at the wedding

• When they want to explain what happened in the night

• When they start arguing

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