It doesn’t give the easy out with themes, symbolism, etc explained in tedious detail so that students all have the exact same responses to supposedly thought provoking questions.

Each No Fear guide contains:The complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday languageA complete list of characters, with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary. The plot twists when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Quotes by Character: Quotes organised by the play's main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.My son said this was useful to read for a quick review before the test, but he definitely recommends reading the actual play first, don’t just rely on this version! They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, a review quiz, and essay topics. Theseus is upset because time is moving so slowly, but Hippolyta assures him the four days will quickly pass. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids. Now both Lysander and Demetrius are in love with Helena, adding much to Puck's amusement at the foolishness of mortals.

Includes: An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written. Views among Shakespeare’s other notable works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is celebrated for its light-hearted and fantastical nature.

We work with experts to create books, blogs, quizzes, and flashcards that will help you master hard material. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols, a review quiz and essay topics. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The clear writing style and edited content enables students to read through the material quickly, saving valuable time.

When Hermia honestly, and confusedly, says she knows nothing about the sudden switch in Lysander's feelings, Helena believes she is simply playing dumb: In her opinion, her three friends are laughing at her. I stumbled onto the awesomeness that is Spark Notes last year when covering Romeo and Juliet and have since tried to add them to our Language Arts materials to elucidate the beautiful yet antiquated text. He has chosen the play "Pyramus and Thisbe" to perform for Theseus' wedding and is in the process of casting roles.The central plot follows the romantic entanglements of Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius, while the comedic subplot involves the misadventures of a group of amateur actors led by the bumbling Nick Bottom. Teaching guides and lesson plans designed to make classic literature engaging and relevant to today’s students! When Titania falls asleep, Oberon squeezes the love juice in her eyes, hoping a wild beast will be the first creature she sees upon waking. Quotes by Theme: Quotes organised by Shakespeare's main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Instead, he declares that if Hermia won't marry Demetrius, she will die: This is the law of Athens and his right as her father.

These updated editions of classic plays feature new cover art along with the complete text of each work, full explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, a key to famous lines and phrases, and illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books. Read the full plot summary, an in-depth analysis of Puck, and explanations of important quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Theseus is intrigued by the paradoxical summary of the play, which suggests it is both merry and tragical, tedious and brief. Nick Bottom, the weaver, is given the leading role of Pyramus, while Francis Flute, the bellows-mender, wins the female lead, Thisbe.

There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. That being said it was a helpful source of additional insight into the characters, summary and analysis. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use.