Love and Arguments

In this lesson, we will explore the verbal and physical conflict between the four lovers. We will explore the comical element of the insults whilst also recognising the chaos which has been caused by our mischievous fairy. The timeless nature of Shakespeare will be addressed.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the following does the love potion NOT cause?

Chaos Confusion Conflict Order

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Q2.Why is Hermia scared and worried?

She wakes up and no longer loves Lysander. Demetrius keeps following her and telling her how much he loves her. She wakes up and cannot find Lysander, so she fears he is dead. She cannot find Hermia.

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Q3.Why is Helena hurt and confused?

She has injured herself. She cannot find her way back to Athens. She cannot find Puck. Lysander is suddenly confessing his love for her.

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Q4.How does Demetrius describe the pain of suffering from unrequited love?

It is like being stabbed in the heart. It is like losing a battle. It is like losing an arm or a leg. It is like being scratched with a sword.

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Q5.What does Helena compare Demetrius to in her metaphor?

A fairy A wild beast A serpent A lion

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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!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which of the following does the love potion NOT cause?

Chaos Confusion Conflict Order

1/5

Q2.Why is Hermia scared and worried?

She wakes up and no longer loves Lysander. Demetrius keeps following her and telling her how much he loves her. She wakes up and cannot find Lysander, so she fears he is dead. She cannot find Hermia.

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Q3.Why is Helena hurt and confused?

She has injured herself. She cannot find her way back to Athens. She cannot find Puck. Lysander is suddenly confessing his love for her.

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Q4.How does Demetrius describe the pain of suffering from unrequited love?

It is like being stabbed in the heart. It is like losing a battle. It is like losing an arm or a leg. It is like being scratched with a sword.

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Q5.What does Helena compare Demetrius to in her metaphor?

A fairy A wild beast A serpent A lion

5/5

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare: Love and Arguments - Quiz

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Q1.Which of the following is NOT true about the love potion so far?

The love potion causes Titania to fall in love with an ass. The love potion causes chaos, confusion and conflict. The love potion creates humour and suspense for the audience. The love potion makes Helena feel glad that she finally has Demetrius' love.

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Q2.What does the colour white NOT symbolise?

Purity Goodness Heaven Kissing

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Q3.Which of the following is an accurate definition for the word 'mock'?

Mock means to laugh at or make fun of someone or something. Mock means when you laugh. Mock means when you cry at someone or something. Mock means when you tell jokes.

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Q4.Who does Helena NOT accuse of being involved with her feeling of mockery?

Hermia Lysander Demetrius Puck

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Q5.What is the most accurate explanation for the metaphor 'cankerblossom'?

The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena has destroyed and infected the goodness and beauty of Lysander and Hermia's love. The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena is mean. The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena has always loved Lysander. The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena has played a trick.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare: Love and Arguments - Quiz

Question 1

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Question 5

Q1.Which of the following is NOT true about the love potion so far?

1/5

Q2.What does the colour white NOT symbolise?

Purity Goodness Heaven Kissing

2/5

Q3.Which of the following is an accurate definition for the word 'mock'?

Mock means to laugh at or make fun of someone or something. Mock means when you laugh. Mock means when you cry at someone or something. Mock means when you tell jokes.

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Q4.Who does Helena NOT accuse of being involved with her feeling of mockery?

Hermia Lysander Demetrius Puck

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Q5.What is the most accurate explanation for the metaphor 'cankerblossom'?

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Lesson summary: Love and Arguments

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