A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus, Snug, Bottom et al Lines 169-216

The transcript is a dramatic retelling of the story of Pyramus and Thisby, focusing on their lament over separation by a wall. Pyramus curses the wall for deceiving him, while Thisby arrives and communicates with him through a chink. They exchange vows, but the wall departs, leaving them separated. Neighbors provide commentary on the story, highlighting its imaginative nature.

How does the speaker's perception of the wall change throughout the text?

What does the speaker mean by 'the silliest stuff that ever I heard'?