Puck Flashcards
I __ that _____ _______ of the _____
I am that merry wanderer of the night
I am ____ with ______ _____ to _____ the _____ behind the _____
I am sent with broom before to sweep the dust behind the door
______ but this, and ____ is ________: that ______ _____ but _________ ______
Think but this, and all is mended/ that you have but slumbered here
I _____ to ______, and make ____ ______
I jest to Oberon, and make him smile
Who is Puck?
A hobgoblin
Entertains Oberon
Enjoys practical jokes
Gives Bottom the head of a donkey
Oberon ensures Puck doesn’t do any lasting harm
What is the context for hobgoblins?
Hobgoblins did housework, needlework, etc.
If they were offended, they would turn violent and angry.
What is the significance of Puck?
He is the audience’s representative, carrying out the mischief they hope to enjoy, commenting on it, and addressing the audience directly at the end.