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— 5.1 — In the palace, Theseus and Hippolyta were talking. Philostrate, Theseus’ Master of the Revels, aka Director of Entertainments, and other people were also present. Hippolyta said, “Theseus, these four lovers have talked of strange things.” “I think … Continue reading →

— 4.2 — Quince, Flute, Snout, and Starveling were meeting in Peter Quince’s house in Athens. Quince asked Starveling, “Have you sent anyone to Bottom’s house to ask about him? Has he come home yet?” “No one has seen him,” … Continue reading →

— 4.1 — In another part of the forest, Titania entertained Bottom. Many other fairies, including Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote, and Mustardseed, were also present. Oberon watched from a position where he was unseen. Titania said to Bottom, who was enjoying … Continue reading →

— 3.2 — In another part of the forest, Oberon said to himself, “I wonder whether Titania has awakened, and I wonder what living thing it was that first she saw — that is the thing that she must love … Continue reading →

— 3.1 — Titania, Queen of the Fairies, lay asleep near the place in the forest where the craftsmen of Athens — Bottom, Quince, Snug, Flute, Snout, and Starveling — had come to practice their play. Bottom asked, “Are we … Continue reading →

— 2.2 — In another part of the forest, Titania and her fairy attendants were settling in for the night. Titania ordered, “Come and dance in a fairy ring and sing a fairy song. Then leave and attend to your duties. … Continue reading →

— 1.2 — A number of craftsmen of Athens were meeting in the house of Peter Quince the carpenter: Nick Bottom the weaver, Francis Flute the bellows-mender, Tom Snout the tinker, Robin Starveling the tailor, and Snug the joiner, aka … Continue reading →

PREFACE Shakespeare’s comic target in this play is love and the crazy things it makes us do. For example, when you are confronted with two individuals who are alike in almost every way, love can make you hate one individual … Continue reading →