Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, A (Sparknotes Literature Guide)

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Quotes by Theme: Quotes organised by Shakespeare's main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Theseus is upset because time is moving so slowly, but Hippolyta assures him the four days will quickly pass. Theseus is intrigued by the paradoxical summary of the play, which suggests it is both merry and tragical, tedious and brief. SparkNotes'™ motto is Smarter, Better, Faster because:· They feature the most current ideas and themes, written by experts. Hippolyta is disgusted by their pathetic acting, but Theseus argues that even the best actors create only a brief illusion; the worst must be assisted by an imaginative audience.The play’s exploration of the complexities of love and its use of magical elements contribute to its enduring popularity. Schon mein zweites Buch aus der no-fear-Shakespeare Reihe und ich bin, wie bereits mit dem ersten Buch, sehr zufrieden. That being said it was a helpful source of additional insight into the characters, summary and analysis. A Midsummer Night's Dream opens with Theseus and Hippolyta planning their wedding, which takes place in four days. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

I stumbled onto the awesomeness that is Spark Notes last year when covering Romeo and Juliet and have since tried to add them to our Language Arts materials to elucidate the beautiful yet antiquated text. Registered office address: Unit 34 Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EF. Meanwhile, Oberon and Puck, the fairy king and his mischievous servant, add a magical element to the whimsical narrative.There are also tips for class planning and management, ideas for personalizing content, Common Core references, and more, making this the perfect resource to engage students in literature study that’s meaningful, exciting, and above all, FUN. This translates Shakespeare into modern English with the original language on opposite side for comparison. Some may find the translation too American here and there, but "A Midsummer Night's Dreamt" is a wonderful and beautiful work and anything that makes it more accessible to a wider public gets my vote.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, likely written around 1595-1596, is a delightful comedy that weaves together the intersecting stories of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and a mischievous group of fairies. Shakespeare text on the left and modern present day english text on the pages on the right side in the book. Indeed, everything seems perfect, until Demetrius and Hermia walk past, Hermia believing Demetrius has harmed Lysander, who has mysteriously disappeared. Tell us why you liked or disliked the book; using examples and comparisons is a great way to do this. In a last effort to gain Demetrius' love, Helena decides to tell him of this plot, but she doesn't receive even a "thank you" from her cold-hearted lover.The clear writing style and edited content enables students to read through the material quickly, saving valuable time. Written by Harvard students for students, since its inception SparkNotes™ has developed a loyal community of dedicated users and become a major education brand. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids.