Love and Unrequited Love

In this lesson, we will determine who the four lovers are and most importantly who loves who, introduce the idea of unrequited love, and explore a monologue.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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

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

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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'?

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.

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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 is NOT true about Egeus?

He has a daughter called Hermia He complains to Theseus He 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?

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

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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'?

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: Love and Unrequited Love- 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 'Love and Unrequited Love'. Good luck, and aim for 100%!

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Q1.Why can't Hermia marry Lysander?

She doesn't want to. Lysander doesn't love her. Her father says that she has to marry Demetrius. Her father says she has to marry Theseus.

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Q2.What is the correct definition of a 'monologue'?

A monologue is when two characters speak at the same time. A monologue is when a character whispers their speech to the audience. A monologue is a really short speech in play spoken by one character. A monologue is a long speech in a play which is spoken by only one character.

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Q3.Which statement explains how Egeus feels towards Lysander?

Egeus does not believe Lysander has manipulated Hermia. Egeus blames Lysander for Hermia's disobedience. Egeus thinks Lysander will be a good match for his daughter. Egeus thinks Lysander is better than Demetrius

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Q4.Which statement is true about the four lovers?

Helena loves Lysander. Hermia loves Demetrius. Demetrius has never told Helena he loves her in the past. Lysander loves Hermia.

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Q5.Which statement is NOT true about unrequited love?

Demetrius suffers from unrequited love. Unrequited love means when people love each other back. Helena suffers from unrequited love. Unrequited love is one-sided love.

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

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Q1.Why can't Hermia marry Lysander?

She doesn't want to. Lysander doesn't love her. Her father says that she has to marry Demetrius. Her father says she has to marry Theseus.

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Q2.What is the correct definition of a 'monologue'?

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Q3.Which statement explains how Egeus feels towards Lysander?

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Q4.Which statement is true about the four lovers?

Helena loves Lysander. Hermia loves Demetrius. Demetrius has never told Helena he loves her in the past. Lysander loves Hermia.

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Q5.Which statement is NOT true about unrequited love?

Demetrius suffers from unrequited love. Unrequited love means when people love each other back. Helena suffers from unrequited love. Unrequited love is one-sided love.

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Lesson summary: Love and Unrequited Love

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