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What is Oberon's primary concern in the opening lines?
What is Oberon's primary concern in the opening lines?
- Theseus' nuptial-day
- Titania's awakening
- Puck's mischievous actions
- Titania's love for an ass (correct)
What does Puck reveal about the events that took place in Titania's close and consecrated bower?
What does Puck reveal about the events that took place in Titania's close and consecrated bower?
- Titania fell in love with Oberon
- Titania was asleep
- Mechanicals were rehearsing a play (correct)
- Puck transformed into a monster
Why did Puck place an ass's head on one of the mechanicals, specifically Pyramus?
Why did Puck place an ass's head on one of the mechanicals, specifically Pyramus?
- In retaliation for a perceived offense
- To entertain Titania (correct)
- As part of a prank on Oberon
- To frighten the other mechanicals
How do the other mechanicals react when they see Bottom with an ass's head?
How do the other mechanicals react when they see Bottom with an ass's head?
What happens when Titania wakes up during the chaotic scene with the transformed Bottom?
What happens when Titania wakes up during the chaotic scene with the transformed Bottom?
What does Puck mean when he refers to 'a crew of patches'?
What does Puck mean when he refers to 'a crew of patches'?
What does Puck do to the 'shallowest thick-skin' of the mechanicals?
What does Puck do to the 'shallowest thick-skin' of the mechanicals?
Why does Puck compare the mechanicals' reaction to Bottom's transformation to 'wild geese' and 'russet-pated choughs'?
Why does Puck compare the mechanicals' reaction to Bottom's transformation to 'wild geese' and 'russet-pated choughs'?
What is the purpose of the amateur actors' gathering in the haunted grove?
What is the purpose of the amateur actors' gathering in the haunted grove?
What is Oberon's initial concern when he wonders if Titania is awake?
What is Oberon's initial concern when he wonders if Titania is awake?
Flashcards
Oberon's Primary Concern
Oberon's Primary Concern
Titania's misplaced affection for an ass is Oberon's main worry as the scene opens.
Puck's Revelation
Puck's Revelation
Puck reveals that the mechanicals were rehearsing a play in Titania's private bower.
Why the Ass's Head?
Why the Ass's Head?
Puck transforms Bottom into an ass to amuse Titania.
Reaction to Bottom's Transformation
Reaction to Bottom's Transformation
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Titania's Awakening
Titania's Awakening
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'Crew of Patches'
'Crew of Patches'
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Puck's prank
Puck's prank
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Gathering in the Haunted Grove
Gathering in the Haunted Grove
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Oberon's Curiosity
Oberon's Curiosity
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Study Notes
Character Motivations and Actions
- Oberon's primary concern is Titania's potential awakening.
- Puck reveals that he played a trick on Titania, causing her to fall in love with a transformed Bottom.
Puck's Mischief
- Puck places an ass's head on Bottom, one of the mechanicals, as a prank.
- He refers to the mechanicals as 'a crew of patches', implying they are a group of clumsy and incompetent individuals.
Mechanicals' Reactions
- The other mechanicals react with fear and terror when they see Bottom with an ass's head.
- Puck bewilders the 'shallowest thick-skin' of the mechanicals, further adding to their confusion.
Natural Imagery
- Puck compares the mechanicals' reaction to Bottom's transformation to 'wild geese' and 'russet-pated choughs', emphasizing their chaotic and frantic behavior.
Plot Context
- The amateur actors gather in the haunted grove to rehearse a play.
- Oberon's initial concern is that Titania may be awake, indicating his awareness of the potential consequences of Puck's prank.
Character Interactions
- When Titania wakes up during the chaotic scene, she falls in love with the transformed Bottom.
- Oberon is worried about Titania's potential awakening, suggesting a power dynamic between the two characters.
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