A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Theseus Lines 83-90

The transcript discusses a pivotal day where one must choose between obeying a father's will by marrying Demetrius, facing death for disobedience, or protesting for a life of austerity and singleness. It highlights the themes of love, choice, and the consequences of one's decisions.

What is the significance of the sealing day mentioned in the first section?

• It is a day for financial transactions.

• It marks the beginning of a war.

• It signifies a lasting bond of love and fellowship.

• It is a day of mourning.

What are the potential consequences of disobeying a father's will as discussed in the second section?

• Being sent to a foreign land.

• Losing one's inheritance.

• Facing death or marrying Demetrius.

• Being imprisoned for life.

In the context of the second section, who is Demetrius?

• The person one must marry to avoid disobedience.

• A deity worshipped by the people.

• A friend of the narrator.

• A soldier in the army.

What alternative to marriage is presented in the third section?

• Traveling the world.

• Becoming a scholar.

• Living a life of austerity and singlehood.

• Joining a convent.

What does the altar of Diana symbolize in the third section?

• A site for community gatherings.

• A commitment to a life of austerity and singlehood.

• A symbol of wealth.

• A place of sacrifice.