Midsummer nights dream characters

Question 1

What is Puck’s role in the play -

Answer 1

Serves the fairy king Oberon

Question 2

How would you describe Puck’s personality -

Answer 2

Faithful but mischievous in many scenes of the play

Question 3

What magical abilities does Puck have -

Answer 3

Has many magical abilities such as transforming people into other beings (e.g.

Question 4

What is Bottom’s occupation -

Answer 4

A weaver and part of the mechanicals’ play

Question 5

How is Bottom as an actor -

Answer 5

A poor actor who doesn’t understand how to act and makes long

Question 6

How is Bottom described as a character -

Answer 6

Foolish and self-important but means well with his words and actions

Question 7

How would you describe Hermia’s personality -

Answer 7

Strong-willed refuses to marry Demetrius and disobeys her father

Question 8

What is Hermia’s appearance -

Answer 8

Beautiful with dark hair

Question 9

How does Hermia behave towards Lysander -

Answer 9

Loyal to Lysander throughout the play fierce when angry

Question 10

What is Helena’s self-esteem like -

Answer 10

Has low esteem and is desperate for love

Question 11

How does Helena act in relation to Hermia -

Answer 11

Conniving and jealous especially of her friend Hermia

Question 12

What is Helena’s appearance -

Answer 12

Tall and blonde

Question 13

What is Lysander’s status -

Answer 13

An Athenian nobleman

Question 14

How is Lysander portrayed in the play -

Answer 14

As a constant lover charismatic and attractive

Question 15

What does Lysander plan with Hermia -

Answer 15

Plans their elopement defiant and stubborn refuses to allow Demetrius to have Helena

Question 16

What is Demetrius’ status -

Answer 16

An Athenian nobleman

Question 17

How does Demetrius see himself -

Answer 17

Sees himself as superior to everyone and is cruel at first to Helena

Question 18

How would you describe Demetrius’ affections -

Answer 18

Impulsive and indecisive constantly changing whom he displays his affections towards

Question 19

How is Oberon’s character described -

Answer 19

Willful demands obedience and manipulative

Question 20

What does Oberon do to get his way -

Answer 20

Uses magic to his advantage (e.g., dealing with Titania)

Question 21

What is Oberon’s sensitive side -

Answer 21

He occasionally feels guilty

Question 22

How would you describe Titania’s personality -

Answer 22

Strong-willed and independent refusing to give the servant boy to her husband

Question 23

How is Titania as a partner -

Answer 23

Doting yet jealous when it comes to her partners

Question 24

What is Theseus’ relationship to Hippolyta -

Answer 24

Husband of Hippolyta whom he married after defeating her in battle

Question 25

How would you describe Theseus as a leader -

Answer 25

Strong responsible and literal-minded

Question 26

How is Theseus as a leader to the Athenians -

Answer 26

Fair as seen in the marriages of the four Athenians