Midsummer nights symbolism Flashcards
Where does most of the play’s conflict and climax take place -
In the surrounding woods outside Athens
What is the role of the forest in the play -
It becomes a place where fairies control happenings and where reality and fantasy become confused
How does the forest contribute to Titania’s storyline -
Titania falls in love with Bottom in the woods and instructs him to stay with her
How does the forest affect the human characters -
Puck applies the love juice to their eyes causing confusion and shifting their affections
What is the symbolic role of the forest in the play -
It symbolizes transformation and change as characters undergo personal transformations
How does the forest affect Demetrius and Oberon -
Demetrius begins to love Helena and Oberon feels guilt for what he did to Titania
What does the forest offer the human characters -
It becomes a place of escape where they explore their desires and needs particularly in the context of romantic relationships
What societal norms are absent in the forest -
The forest offers freedom from societal norms allowing characters to explore love outside societal expectations
What does the love juice symbolize in the play -
Symbolizes love being irrational unpredictable and fickle
How does the love juice impact the characters -
It can overwhelm and transform people without their will like love
What effect does the love juice have on Demetrius and Lysander -
It makes them act differently causing confusion and romantic entanglements
What role does the love juice play in the plot -
Acts as a plot device setting off a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements among the characters
How does the love juice relate to the theme of appearance vs. reality -
It blinds characters to external appearances and social status like Titania falling in love with Bottom despite his appearance
What does the love juice contribute to in the play’s themes -
It helps contribute to themes like love as a force dreams and reality vs. appearance
What is the significance of love as a force in the play -
Love as a force propels characters to act in irrational ways almost like a drug or truth serum
What is the role of reality vs. appearance in the play -
The characters are blinded by the love juice and cast off previous assumptions entering a trance-like state
