Feminism in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Lysistrata”
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An eight page paper looking at the issue of feminism in these two plays by William Shakespeare and Aristophanes, respectively. The paper argues that both writers mocked women -- in “Lysistrata” because they were too unfeminine, and in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” because they were too irrational -- and shows how both plays call for a return to an ordered society at the end. No additional sources.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream / Act II, Scene II
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This 4 page report discusses the second scene of Act II of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' from the perspective of a director and determining what the scene needs to accomplish. The scene is also examined for what it does to help explain the plot and continue to develop characters in the larger context of appearance and reality. No additional sources cited.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream / Shakespeare's Influence on Artists and Audiences
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A 6 page discussion of the importance of interpreting Midsummer Night's Dream to artists and audiences, whether as observers or readers. Rather than looking at a priori interpretations (although these are presented), the most important facet of interpreting this play is that the interpretation itself speaks to the audience for the specifics of teaching value in school and other life events. Not only is this view supported by contemporary evidence, but also by Shakespeare himself in the play through the words of Quince. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream / Shakespeare's Use Of Puns
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This 5 page report discusses the puns William Shakespeare loved to sprinkle throughout his work with a special look to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Also discusses The Bard, Tragedy Of Cymbeline, & others. No additional sources cited.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream / Significance of ‘Rude Mechanicals'
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This 5 page research paper examines Shakespeare's use of the ‘rude mechanicals' and the purpose they serve in his fantasy play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Midsumr2.rtf