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 * Act I, Scene 1**
 * media type="file" key="My Song.mp3" width="240" height="20" - Podcast One - Moon Images**

Hippolyta's reasoning is different because she believes that there is no rush. She tells Theseus to relax, and take it easy, as the wedding day will arrive when it's time. Theseus, however, is in a huge rush for the wedding. He's eager, and impatient, and believes the four days are dragging on and taking forever.
 * 1. How is Hippolyta’s reasoning concerning how quickly the next four days will pass different from that of Theseus?**

Egeus brings the victims to Theseus to get permission to get rid of his daughter if she doesn't marry Demetrius. He seeks approval from Theseus as it is part of the Athenian law. Egeus expects Theseus to agree with him and take sides with him, not to give a third option to Hermia.
 * 2. Why has Egeus brought his daughter and her two suitors to Theseus? What does Egeus expect him to do?**

The proper role for women according to Theseus and Egues was to be under complete control of their fathers. They were to obey everything their fathers told them, and if these rules were broken, the fathers had full permission to kill the daughter. Hermia is concerned because she is going against her father's will. She wishes to marry Lysander, but her father wants her to wed Demetrius. Therefore, she is disobeying her father, and can be killed by him.
 * 3. What was the proper role for women/daughters in Athenian society according to Egeus and Theseus? What is Theseus’s ruling concerning Hermia?**

Lysander's comment complicates things because it is the bitter truth. Just the previous week, Demetrius was head-over-heels for Helena, yet this week he claims to be madly in love with Hermia. Demetrius does not believe that he can switch his affections that easily, and this comment complicates things by creating a bit of tension between Hermia and Demetrius, as it is something Hermia should note.
 * 4. How does Lysander’s comment about Demetrius’s previous love affair with Helena complicate things?**

Lysander and Hermia plan to elope to Lysander's aunt house in a forest in Athens. Here the Athenian law cannot touch them, so they decide that eloping to their wealthy, approving aunt's place is the best solution for them. They tell Helena about their plan, and ask for her wishes.
 * 5. What do Lysander and Hermia plan to do about this seemingly impossible situation? Why do they tell Helena?**

Helena believes that by telling Demetrius of Hermia and Lysander's plans to elope, Demetrius will not love Hermia anymore. Helena thinks she can get Demetrius' love back because he will be so grateful that the other two eloped.
 * 6. Even though Helena loves Demetrius and is Hermia’s best friend, why does she decide to tell Demetrius of Hermia and Lysander’s plans?**

Hermia's dilemma is that she wishes to marry Lysander, but her father does not approve of the man, and wishes for her to marry Demetrius. Theseus and Egeus outline 3 options for her: death as a result of disobeying her father, joining a nunnery and remaining alone for the rest of her life, or marrying Demetrius. Lysander suggests that Hermia and him should elope to his wealthy and approving aunt's house, where the Athenian law cannot touch them.
 * 7. Identify Hermia’s basic dilemma. What are the choices outlined for her by Theseus and her father? What other choice does Lysander suggest? **

Nick Bottom sees himself as a wonderful actor, who is good enough to play every part in the play. He is very self-centered and thinks highly of himself in terms of acting.
 * Act I, Scene 2**
 * 8. Why does Nick Bottom want to play all the parts?**

Perhaps this scene is funny because Bottom is getting all hyped-up and excited to play every part, that he acts scenes out by every person in the play. He makes a fool out of himself trying to act as the lion, and the lady, while everyone watches him. Shakespeare probably wanted to add more comedy into the play, and it was a perfect opportunity to turn a regular scene into a comedic scene. He also probably wanted to emphasize Bottom's character slightly more.
 * 9. In what way is this scene funny? Why do you suppose Shakespeare included this scene?**

The actors are supposed to met in the woods the following night to rehearse their parts for the play. Coincidentally, Hermia and Lysander are also meeting there, as they are to elope to the aunt's house which is also in the woods. Another possibility of characters that could meet there are Helena and Demetrius, as Demetrius might follow the couple's path, and of course Helena will follow right behind Demetrius.
 * 10. Where are the actors to meet the following night? Who else is meeting there at the same time?**

Bottom is portrayed as a character who thinks very highly of himself, but is really not that great at acting. He does not seem like a very good actor, but he thinks he is amazingly good at this skill, and finds himself superior compared to the others in the play.
 * 11. How would you describe Bottom’s acting ability? What is Bottom’s own opinion of his acting ability? **

Puck and the first fairy reveal that Oberon and Titania don't have such a great relationship, and that they tend to argue quite often.
 * Act II, Scene 1 **
 * 10. What does the reader find out about the current relationship between Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Titania, Queen of the Fairies, from Puck and the first fairy? **

Titania accused Oberon of having an affair with Hippolyta. Oberon also accused Titania of having an affair with Theseus. However, they have both come to Athens to participate in Theseus' and Hippolyta's wedding ceremony.
 * 11. How have Oberon and Titania been involved in the past with Theseus and Hippolyta; why have they come to Athens? **

Their quarrels cause many disasters, one being bad weather. This bad weather leads to massive amounts of rain and fog, which then cause a flood. The seasons are switched around, and thrown off balance, which results in bad crops, or no crops. As a further result, humans are left with no food, and are also nfected with plague, diseases and other famines.
 * 12. What effect has their quarrel had on nature, on the seasons, on humans? **

Titania believes it is her right to take care of the servant's child. The servant was a close friend of Titania, and she feels it is only right to take responsibility of the orphan.
 * 13. Why won’t Titania give up the changeling to Oberon? **

Oberon orders Puck to find a specific flower that had been hit by cupid's bow. Whoever is drugged with this flower will fall in love with the first animate thing they see.
 * 14. What does Oberon send Puck to find? **

Oberon plans to anoint Titania in her sleep, so as a result, she will fall in love with the first animate thing she sees. He also wants it to be a vile thing, as it would be more cruel and fun that way.
 * 15. What are Oberon’s plans for Titania? **

Helena is the least bit effected by Demetrius' mean words. She turns all of the harsh words into things that make her love him even more.
 * 16. How does Helena react to Demetrius’s verbal abuse? **

Helena is not worried at all. She is not even terrified of being alone, because she said that when she looks into Demetrius' eyes, it's like the whole world is with them.
 * 17. What is her response to his threats of physical abuse? **

Helena's behavior is inappropriate because Athenian women aren't mean to find a man. Men should be the ones searching for women, and should do the "wooing". They are to obey men, and aren't allowed to find their own love.
 * 18. In what way is Helena’s behaviour inappropriate for Athenian women? **

Oberon wants Puck to anoint Demetrius, so that he will fall back in love with poor Helena. Oberon wants to balance his cruel vicious acts out, by doing one nice favor for Helena. Puck is to anoint Demetrius' when he is asleep, so that the first person he will see/fall in love with will be Helena.
 * 19. What does Oberon tell Puck to do about Demetrius and Helena? **

Oberon wants to get revenge at Titania, as she will not grant him the child he wants to train as a warrior. He is also very jealous because Titania gives the child too much attention. To get back at her, he comes up with the idea to anoint Titania, so that when she wakes up, she will fall in love with the first animate thing she sees. He predicts that the revenge would be more fun if who she sees is more of a vile thing, such as an animal, as it would be better revenge for him.
 * Act II, Scene 2 **
 * 20. Why does Oberon want Titania to wake and fall in love with some vile thing? **

Hermia considered Lysander's behavior to be inappropriate, as she wished for them to wait until marriage to fulfill Lysander's wishes. Lysander was coming off as too inappropriate, and Hermia tells him that she doesn't want to do anything of that sort, and that he should sleep a little ways from her to resist temptation.
 * 21. Why does Hermia insist Lysander sleep a little ways from her? **

Puck was directed to anoint the gentleman who was wearing Athenian garment, and Puck mistakingly anoints Lysander for Demetrius. He even saw the girl, Hermia, sleeping away from him, which made him think that "Demetrius" was such a bad guy that the girl couldn't even sleep near him.
 * 22. Why does Puck anoint Lysander’s eyes? **

Helena is very shocked at Lysander's behavior when he awakes. She can't believe that her best friend's lover is expressing such feelings for her. She's even disappointed because she saw Lysander as a true gentleman, and she is disgusted with his inappropriate behavior.
 * 23. How does Helena react to Lysander’s sudden love for her when he awakens? **

Hermia's nightmare is of a serpent biting her heart while Lysander simply watches. This night mere is a reflection of reality, because Lysander is "biting her heart", while he falls in love with Helena. In other words, it is foreshadowing (because Hermia has not yet found out about Lysander and Helena) what Hermia will feel when she realizes that Lysander is "in love" with Helena.
 * 24. How is Hermia’s dream a reflection of reality? **


 * Act III, Scene 1 **

Bottom decides that they should create a prologue, so that when Pyramus kills himself, the audience will know that it is just an act. They plan to tell the audience that Pyramus is just being played by an actor, and that no one is actually being killed in the scene. When the lion roars, Bottom plans to have Snug show his face and reveal to the audience that Snug isn't actually a lion, just an actor roaring like a lion.
 * 25. How are the actors going to keep from scaring the ladies when Pyramus kills himself or when the lion roars? **

The actors refer to the almanac, and realize that there is a full moon the night of the wedding/play. However, they decide that if the moon does not shine that night, they will have someone walk across stage in a bush of thorns and a lantern, to represent the moonshine. For the wall, they decide to have someone covered in plaster stand in the middle of the stage acting as a wall. This person will also hold their fingers in the shape of the letter O, to represent the crack in the wall that Pyramus and Thisbe talk through.
 * 26. How are the actors going to manage the setting/scenery such as the moonlight and the wall? **

The actors are frightened by Bottom's appearance and run away from him. Bottom, unknowingly, appears with a donkey's head due to Puck's magic, and starts to dance and sing about in front of the actors. Thinking that Bottom has lost it, they run off terrified.
 * 27. Why do the rest of the actors run off when Bottom reappears? **

Pucks plans to frighten the other actors, and continue his act of causing mischief.
 * 28. What does Puck plan to do when he follows after the other actors? **

Because of Bottom's giant ego and selfishness, he takes advantage of the situation. Bottom is already a type of character that loves attention, and it was probably a dream come true for him when Titania treated him like a God, and ordered the fairies to fulfill his every wish.
 * 29. How does Bottom react to Titania and the other fairies? **

At this point in the story, almost every relationship is intertwined and messed up because of the love potion. This love potion has proved the fact that love and reasoning don't always go together. For example, Lysander and Hermia were completely in love with each other, but now Lysander is head-over-heels for Helena, which is completely illogical. Titania is also in the same situation with Bottom, as she loves him now, and he claims her love towards him to be not much of a surprise. Bottom is also saying that there is a major difference between love and lust.
 * 30. Bottom says, "…reason and love keep little company together nowadays." Why is this such an apt statement at this point in the play? **

Hermia accuses Demetrius for killing Lysander. After realizing that Lysander had vanished when she woke up, Hermia comes to the conclusion that the only possible reason why Lysander could have left her, is if Demetrius killed him.
 * Act III, Scene 2 **
 * 31. What does Hermia accuse Demetrius of doing? **

Puck and Oberon plan to have Puck act as Demetrius and Lysander. This will get them to chase around in the forest after each other, believing they are getting one step closer to killing one another, and make them tired enough to fall asleep. They will then make sure that the girls also fall asleep nearby them, so that Puck can anoint only Lysander's eyes. According to plan, Lysander should wake up and fall in love with Hermia again.
 * 32. How are Puck and Oberon going to correct Puck’s earlier mistake? **

Although Helena is desperate for Demetrius' love, she thinks that he is playing some cruel joke on her. Helena doesn't believe that he actually loves her, and because Demetrius told Helena that he hated her only in the last scene, Helena doesn't believe this.
 * 33. Why is Helena upset when Demetrius says he loves her? Isn’t this what she had wanted all along? **

Helena accuses Hermia of being in on this cruel joke. She cannot believe that both Lysander and Demetrius are crazy about her, so when Hermia confronts Lysander about why he left her, she thinks that Hermia is also mocking her, and that this whole situation is just a big joke.
 * 34. Of what does Helena accuse Hermia? **

According to the play, Hermia and Helena had been extremely close in the past, and were actually best friends. As Helena states, "Is all the counsel that we two have shared, the sisters' vows, the hours we have spent, all school-days' friendship, and childhood innocence parting us?" This quote perfectly sums up Helena and Hermia's friendship in the past.
 * 35. How close had Hermia and Helena been in the past? **

Lysander treats Hermia as the complete opposite of what she would expect. He yells at her, tells her he hates her, and that Helena is the only women he wants to be with. Hermia cannot believe this, as she has never heard/seen Lysander act like this. Only in the last few acts was Lysander head-over-heels for Hermia, and they were completely in love, so Hermia doesn't believe that just overnight Lysander can hate her and treat he like this.
 * 36. How does Lysander treat Hermia? Why can’t she believe what he says? **

Hermia accuses Helena of seducing Lysander. She is still in shock because Lysander treated her so poorly, and even called her a dwarf, so she believes that Helena seduced him to get him to love her.
 * 37. Of what does Hermia accuse Helena? **

Hermia says that although she is smaller than Helena, she can still reach her nails into Helena's eyes.
 * 38. Why is Helena afraid of Hermia? **

Lysander and Demetrius are off to fight to see who really deserves Helena's love.
 * 39. What are Lysander and Demetrius going off to do? **

**40. What does Oberon tell Puck to do about the two young men?** Oberon orders Puck to act like Lysander and Demetrius. Puck will switch roles, and get both of them to chase after each other all around the forest, and once they are tired enough, they should fall asleep.

Oberon feels slightly guilty, and therefore decides to rub the juice in Titania's eyes, so that she'll fall in love with him again.
 * 41. What is Oberon going to do about Titania? **

Oberon doesn't fear the coming day, because his power is superior compared to the fairies, and it will last even in the daytime.
 * 42. Why doesn’t Oberon fear the coming of day? **

Puck's plan works just as planned, and both Lysander and Demetrius are extremely tired. This causes them to sleep in the forest, and Puck anoints Lysander's eyes.
 * 43. How well does Puck’s trickery work? **

==== **Review Question: The climax, or turning point, of //A Midsummer Night’s Dream// comes at the end of Act 3. In point form describe the major plot points of Act Three starting from when Titania falls in love with Bottom leading to the climax or turning point of the play near the end of act three.** ==== - Titania falls in love with Bottom - Demetrius falls in love with Helena when he awakes - Lysander and Demetrius are fighting over Helena - Hermia is treated poorly by Lysander after confronting him - Hermia and Helena fight - Demetrius and Lysander leave to solve the conflict and fight as well - Oberon orders Puck to come up with a plan to make Demetrius and Lysander tired - All four character fall asleep in the woods


 * Act IV, Scene 1**

Bottom is taking full advantage of Titania and her fairies, and loves the attention. He even asks the fairies to bring him a specific type of hay, and is very demanding. He also asks Peaseblossom to scratch his head, and asks Cobweb to bring him a honey-bag.
 * 44. How has Bottom adjusted to the attention of Titania and her fairies?**

Although it is not directly stated in the play, the reader can tell that Oberon feels slightly guilty about making his wife fall in love with an ass. He decides to squeeze the juice of the flower on Titania's eyelids to recover her from the previous night.
 * 45. What is Oberon’s reaction to Titania’s infatuation with Bottom?**

Oberon doesn't plan to make any explanation, and actually avoids the question when Titania asks him what had happened. He even distracts her with music, so that she won't ask him again.
 * 46. What sort of explanation will Oberon make to Titania’s question about what happened to her?**

They are participating in a fox hunt before the nuptial ceremonies.
 * 47. Why are Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus, and the others out in the woods so early in the morning?**

Theseus' first explanation is that they rose up early to observe the rite of May, and came there in the forest in the grace of their solemnity.
 * 48. What is Theseus’s first explanation of why the young people are asleep in the woods?**

Demetrius' explanation was that Helena told him about Lysander and Hermia's plan to elope. He then followed after them in fury. He compares his love for Hermia to an illness because it faded away like an illness does.
 * 49. What explanation does Demetrius make? Why does he compare his love for Hermia to an illness?**

Theseus decides that he will overbear Egeus' will, and that the two couples should join him in the temple to marry each other. They plan to set aside the hunt, and travel back to Athens where they will have the three wedding ceremonies, and a giant feast.
 * 50. What is Theseus’s decision concerning the four young people?**

All of the events that took place the previous night have made no sense to the characters, and they find it very hard to believe. However, they also find it odd that all four people had the exact same dream, which leads them to believe that it actually might have been reality.
 * 51. Why can’t the you****ng people be sure whether they are awake or dreaming?**

Bottom plans to propose a ballad about his wild dream in the middle of the play of Pyramus and Thisbe.
 * 52. Bottom believes he too has had a dream. How is he going to use that to entertain the Duke?**

The actors now feel more sympathetic and grow a soft-side for Bottom. They feel bad, and are even a bit worried for him, as they have no idea where he is.
 * Act IV, Scene 2**
 * 53. What opinion do the other artisans now have of Bottom since they think he is lost?**

They regret the fact that they could've received a load of money. The play couldn't have been performed without Bottom, and they realize what a big loss of money that actually was for them.
 * 54. What do they most regret losing by not being able to perform the play?**

Bottom appears at Quince's house, and informs them that their play has been chosen to be performed at the wedding. However, they must hurry because the wedding will start very soon.
 * 55. Why must the artisans hurry to the Duke’s palace?**

Due to the recent events that Bottom has endured, I feel as though his character has changed significantly. At the beginning of act four, he was the same typical Bottom, stuck-up and loving the center of attention. At the end, however, he is lost, and described as a character who always had a soft-side, but never showed it. I believe Shakespeare did this, as a way for the reader to develop a soft-side for the more negative character in the play. Bottom also is the complete opposite of Theseus' character. Theseus is more of a mature, reserved, and responsible male, whereas Bottom is reckless, stuck-up, arrogant, irresponsible, and immature. After the end of act four, it is implied that Bottom isn't as much of a "bad guy" as he was described. He just wanted to be admired by people, and be somebody special, and important.
 * Extending the thought process. **
 * a) The fourth act opens and ends with Bottom at center stage. What is your opinion of Bottom’s character? How might he be the antithesis, or opposite, of Theseus’s character? **

Most of the dreamers are still in shock from the events of the previous nights, and can't believe that all four of them had the same dream. As hard as it is for them to believe what happened last night, they find it odd that all four people had the exact same dream. However, the four characters are happy with the events that took place, as all loose ends are tied for them. Titania is still confused, but happy that she is back with Oberon. Demetrius was the only character who changed permanently due to the dream experience. He is now in love with Hermia, which was the only relationship that truly changed.
 * b) How do most of the dreamers respond to the dream experience upon waking? Which character is changed permanently by the dream experience?**

I believe that Shakespeare is trying to make a strong point of the difference between love and lust. So many examples are sprinkled throughout this play, that imply the strong difference there is between loving someone, and liking their physical appearance. Shakespeare describes true love in Hermia and Lysander's relationship. He describes loving someone as not being able to live without them, sacrificing for your significant other, and making things work even when there are ups and downs. Lust is described when the love potion is used, and how Titania fell in love with Bottom. He describes their relationship with lust, as it is very difficult to fall in love with someone the first time you see them, but it is possible to like their physical appearance very much. Throughout the different relationships, and the use of the flower juice, Shakespeare proves a point that there is a great difference between lust and love.
 * c) In this act, several characters look back at prior infatuations with disbelief. What do you think Shakespeare is saying about love and infatuation?**


 * Act 4 Podcast: Bottom decides to commission Peter Quince to write a ballad called “Bottom’s Dream.” On your own or with a partner, imagine that you have been asked to write the lyrics and compose the musical accompaniment. Remember that at the beginning of act 4, Bottom told the fairies that he likes to listen to the “tongs and bones” (act 4, scene 1, line 30). Tongs were pieces of metal struck against each other and bones were actual bones. These instruments were used in comical or in less sophisticated musical performances. Write the poetry for the ballad ( a minimum of 2 stanzas, 4 lines each), then put it to music!**

media type="file" key="Bottom's Dream.mp3" width="240" height="20" **- Podcast Two - Bottom's Dream**

Reality is something that my dream will surpass But long story short, my head was turned into that of an ass My friends ran away, but lady Titania adored me She led me to her bower, and did not let me flee

Although I did take full advantage of the fairies They were glad to bring me apricocks, grapes, green figs, and mulberries Now I have announced my craziest wild dream But I'm not complaining as I was adored by the beautiful Queen

Theseus thinks that the lovers are all hallucinating, and that love has taken them over. He thinks they are just hallucinating, and dismisses their wild stories.
 * Act V**
 * 56. Why does Theseus dismiss the stories of the four young people?**

All of the other available plays weren't appropriate, or related to the wedding. Some were even about politics, so Theseus decides that Pyramus and Thisbe would be more of a romantic play to set the right mood of the wedding.
 * 57. Why does Theseus choose to see the play about Pyramus and Thisbe rather than the other entertainments?**

Philostrate states over and over again, that they play of Pyramus and Thisbe is poorly done. He also explains that it is a tragedy, and that the actors are poor labour workers, not professionals.
 * 58. Why does Philostrate try to keep Theseus from seeing the play? What does he say is wrong with it?**

Theseus is saying that if something is done with true hard work and honest effort, it cannot be bad, but should be appreciated.
 * 59. What does Theseus mean by the lines, "For never anything can be amiss, when simpleness and duty tender it"?**

Nothing is accomplished by the prologue, and it was completely unnecessary. It gave away the whole plot that could've been identified by the audience when they acted the play out.
 * 60. What is accomplished by having the Prologue tell the whole story that the actors are then going to enact?**

Throughout every little scene, the people in the audience criticize the play, and make smart witty comments. Shakespeare added this to show the humorous reaction of the audience towards the terrible play.
 * 61. How does Shakespeare use comments from the audience to enhance the humour of the play that they are watching?**

Hippolyta does not enjoy the play at all, and criticizes the play after every scene or dialogue. She thinks the prologue was unnecessary, and tangled, and that the whole play itself is just silly.
 * 62. What is Hippolyta’s reaction to the play?**

Thisbe bids adieu in her final speech, as she was stabbing herself in tragedy. The incorrect use of the word added humor.
 * 63. In what way is Thisby’s final speech humorous?**

Oberon orders the fairies to bless the house, so that the lovers may remain in peace in their relationship.
 * 64. What does Oberon tell the fairies to do?**

Puck wraps up the play in a speech because it allows the reader to pursue their own choice. If the reader wants to believe that the whole play was just a dream, tan Puck allows them to do so. If the reader enjoyed the play, then Puck is grateful for that. It allows the reader to choose their own ending, and allow them an option.
 * 65. What is the purpose of Puck’s final speech?**

"For, by thy gracious, golden, glittering gleams" - Page 91, Line 270
 * Extending the thought process: **
 * FInd at least one example of each of the following that occurs during the play within the play. Write down the quote that illustrates example. **
 * excessive alliteration: **

"No, in truth, sir, he should not. Deceiving me is Thisbe's cue. She is to enter now, and I am to spy her through the wall. You shall see, it will fall pat as I told you. Yonder she comes." (after Theseus' comment) - Page 88, near Line 180.
 * breaking the play’s illusion of reality: **

"Think what thou wilt, I am thy lover's grace. And, like Limander, am I trusty still." - Page 89, Line 200.
 * using the wrong word or name: **

O grim-looked night! O night with hue so black! O night, which ever art when day is not! I night, O night!" - Page 88, Line 180
 * repeating a word excessively: **

"This lantern doth the horned moon present; Myself, the man in the moon, do seem to be". - Page 90, near Line 240.
 * ridiculous metaphor: **

Seeing another audience watch a play helps emphasize the reactions, and makes it more humorous. The audience makes a lot of smart and witty comments that describe what they are feeling throughout the scenes in the play. It is evident that they thought the play was a bit strange, and they probably even made the performers feel uncomfortable with their comments and criticism.
 * a) In reading the play-within-a-play, we become the audience for the drama played out by Theseus, Hippolyta, and the others. These performers, in turn, form the audience for the reenactment of Pyramus and Thisbe. How does observing another audience help you understand the relationship between audience and performers? **

An example I can think of would come from the TV show, Modern Family. The innocent character is the husband, Phil Dumphy, who acts very childish and clueless. His clever wife, Claire Dumphy, is always two steps ahead of him, and much more aware and wiser. These two feed off of each other, and often create comical situations in the show.
 * b) Modern television shows often create comic effects by having a silly, innocent, or “clueless” character and a sarcastic, knowing, clever character play off of each other. What examples can you think of? **

Some ways in which the play is appropriate applies to the romance side of it. It is a story about two people crazily in love with each other, and willing to do anything for one another. It also could be considered sweet, how the two lovers continue to talk to each other even though they are forbidden to, and will love each other no matter what. This romance is completely suitable for a wedding. However, the major plot and the ending change the play completely. In the end, the two characters die because of their strong, intense love for each other, which could be uncomfortable for a wedding setting. It could also send out a theme that misunderstanding in a relationship can lead to bad events, which may have made the newly weds a bit frightened. Irony is present in the fact that Pyramus and Thisbe are in love with each other so deeply, that they are willing to take their own life for it, just so they can be together in the after-life. The characters, however, were switching back and forth between their lovers, and were willing to do anything for the person that wasn't meant to be with them.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">c) Identify ways in which Pyramus and Thisbe might be unsuitable for a wedding celebration. Are there any ways in which the play might be appropriate? In what ways is the play-within-a-play an ironic commentary on what the two pairs of young lovers (Demetrius and Helena, Lysander and Hermia) have gone through earlier? **