Conflict and Patriarchy

In this lesson, we will look at the conflict between Egeus and Hermia, and the idea of patriarchy. We will learn about the struggles that Hermia faces.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the following is NOT true about ancient Athens?

The citizens were called Athenians.Ancient Athens is where and when 'A Midsummer Night's Dream is set.Punishments were harsh.Ancient Athens was a place of freedom.

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Q2.Which of the following is true about Theseus?

His voice is law.He maintains order in ancient Athens.He is the Duke of Athens.He has authority over the Athenians.

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Q3.Athens is the capital of...

Italy.Greece.France.Rome.

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Q4.The play was set approximately how many years before Shakespeare was alive?

50020000102000

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Q5.By starting the play with Theseus coming back from war, Shakespeare might be suggesting that...

Theseus hates to fight.Theseus loves Hippolyta.Theseus is a weak character.Theseus is a brave and powerful character.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of the following is NOT true about ancient Athens?

The citizens were called Athenians.Ancient Athens is where and when 'A Midsummer Night's Dream is set.Punishments were harsh.Ancient Athens was a place of freedom.

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is true about Theseus?

His voice is law.He maintains order in ancient Athens.He is the Duke of Athens.He has authority over the Athenians.

2/5

Q3.Athens is the capital of...

Italy.Greece.France.Rome.

3/5

Q4.The play was set approximately how many years before Shakespeare was alive?

50020000102000

4/5

Q5.By starting the play with Theseus coming back from war, Shakespeare might be suggesting that...

Theseus hates to fight.Theseus loves Hippolyta.Theseus is a weak character.Theseus is a brave and powerful character.

5/5

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare: Conflict and Patriarchy- Quiz

Now that you have completed another lesson in our unit 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', take the quiz to see if you can recall the key learning from our lesson on 'Conflict and Patriarchy'. Good luck, and aim for 100%!

Q1.Which of the following is NOT true about Egeus?

He has a daughter called HermiaHe complains to TheseusHe wants his daughter to marry Lysander.He is 'full of vexation'.

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is NOT true about the setting of the play?

The play is set in ancient Athens about 2000 years before Shakespeare was writing.The play is set in ancient Athens which has strict rules.The play is set in ancient Athens where women had all of the power.The play is set in ancient Athens where men enforced all of the rules.

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Q3.Which statement is most accurate for a modern and an Elizabethan audience?

A modern audience and an Elizabethan audience would support Egeus' complaint.A modern audience would think Egeus is being fair towards Hermia, but an Elizabethan audience would be angry about his actions.A modern audience would be angry at Egeus, but an Elizabethan audience would support his decision.A modern and an Elizabethan audience would think that Egeus is being cruel.

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Q4.Which statement is true about patriarchy?

Men are in charge.Women have all of the power.Women help to create the rules.Women are in charge.

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Q5.Which of the following statements can be used to explain, 'she is mine I may dispose of her'?

Select two (2) boxes

Egeus shows how important Hermia is to him.Egeus treats Hermia like a possession.This statement keeps the celebratory tone of the play.Egeus wants Hermia to make her own choices.

5/5

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare: Conflict and Patriarchy- Quiz

Q1.Which of the following is NOT true about Egeus?

He has a daughter called HermiaHe complains to TheseusHe wants his daughter to marry Lysander.He is 'full of vexation'.

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is NOT true about the setting of the play?

2/5

Q3.Which statement is most accurate for a modern and an Elizabethan audience?

3/5

Q4.Which statement is true about patriarchy?

Men are in charge.Women have all of the power.Women help to create the rules.Women are in charge.

4/5

Q5.Which of the following statements can be used to explain, 'she is mine I may dispose of her'?

Select two (2) boxes

Egeus shows how important Hermia is to him.Egeus treats Hermia like a possession.This statement keeps the celebratory tone of the play.Egeus wants Hermia to make her own choices.

5/5

Lesson summary: Conflict and Patriarchy

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