What gifts does Egeus accuse Lysander of giving to Hermia?
Egeus, “full of vexation,” complains that his daughter is refusing to marry the man he has chosen for her. He accuses Lysander of stealing his daughter’s heart with love letters and gifts and songs sung under her window, and asks for “the ancient privilege of Athens” – the power to choose whom his daughter will marry.
What does Hermia symbolize?
Hermia’s flight represents her greatest act of defiance against the patriarchal order. Despite Hermia’s powerful demonstration of autonomy, the chaos that ensues in the forest wears Hermia down. Once Lysander is charmed by Puck and directs his affections toward Helena, Hermia quickly succumbs to anger.
What does Titania give to bottom?
3.1: Titania instructs her fairies to give Bottom the finest things nature has to offer, such as delicious fruits and honey, glow-worms, and butterflies’ wings to fan away the moonbeams while he sleeps.
What is Lysander’s plan to elope that he presents to Hermia?
What is Lysander’s plan? Lysander’s plan is that Hermia and he will flee to his aunt’s house, in a place where, “…the sharp Athenian law cannot pursue…” them and where they may be married.
What is Theseus ruling Hermia?
Theseus’s ruling (decision) concerning Hermia is that she will be executed or she will have to choose to become a nun and never seen another man again.
What are the three solutions Theseus gives to Hermia?
So Hermia has three choices: • marry Demetrius • become a nun, and never marry • be put to death for violation of the ancient law of Athens! Duke Theseus gives Hermia four days to decide – until his wedding day to Hippolyta. Every- one goes off and leaves Hermia and Lysander alone.
What does Athens symbolize in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
Athens supposedly symbolizes civilization, and its system of law and order indicates a degree of rationality. Yet the grim punishment Theseus threatens in the event of Hermia’s disobedience seems completely out of proportion for her crime.
What is the symbolism in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
Shakespeare makes heavy use of symbols in this play. For example, the moon is used to represent time and waiting, while the love potion symbolizes the unpredictability of love. Furthermore, the roses symbolize a woman’s fertility.
Does Bottom know he is a donkey?
3.1: Bottom re-enters the stage after a break, but his head has been transformed into that of a donkey—unbeknownst to him. He declares the men are playing a joke to make him afraid.
Why does Titania say tie up my love’s tongue bring him silently?
He has changed his head into that of an ass. Identify the speaker: “Tie up my love’s tongue, bring him silently.” Titania was instructing her fairies to bring Bottom to her bower.
What are the three solutions Theseus give to Hermia?
What command does Theseus issue to Philostrate?
Impatient for the event and in a celebratory mood, Theseus orders Philostrate, his Master of the Revels, to “stir up the Athenian youth to merriments” and devise entertainments with which the couple might pass the time until their wedding (I.i.12).