Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Act 1 - Scene 1 and 2

In the first scene, Eugeus goes to Thesues for advice on how to sway her daughters opinion about Demetrius. Hermia, Eugeu's daughter, wants to marry Lysander but Eugeus wants her to marry Demetrius. Eugeus threatens to kill Hermia or force her to become a nun if she chooses to dissobey him. Even after the threats, Hermia still wants to marry Lysander and they plan to run away together.

Scene two is where six men are arguing over what parts they will play in a play for the king. One of them is named Bottom; he thinks that he is a profesional actor but the other men dont feel the same. Quince is trying to organize the parts but all the other men are fighting over who gets which spot.

Act 2 - Scene 1 and 2

In the first scene of the second act, Oberon, the fairy king, wants "Puck" to fetch him a special flower which he will give to his wife Titania so she will give up the Indian child. Oberon and Tiania argue over who will recieve custody of the child. Also in this chapter, "Puck" and Oberon see Demetrius and Helena and Oberon wants to use the special flower on Demetrius so he will fall in love with Helena
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