Pyramus and Thisbe Vocabulary esteemed – (verb) to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration There was a great feast in honor of their esteemed guest, Theseus. obligation - (noun) something that is done or is to be done because of a sense of duty or results from custom, law Remembering her obligation to them reminded her that she liked being single, and not having to cook or clean up after a husband. ambush – (noun) the act of waiting in a concealed position in order to launch a surprise attack The warrior women arrive in Athens under the darkness of night; perfect for an ambush. brazen – (adj.) shameless and bold Theseus' brazen act sparked a great battle between the Athenians and Amazons. adjoining – (adj.) located next to another with a common border or wall. Their parents occupied adjoining houses. hapless – (adj.) unlucky; unfortunate. "Oh, hapless girl," he said. peril – (noun) something that may cause injury, loss, or destruction I am the guilty cause, in tempting you to a place of such peril. appointed – (adj.) predetermined; arranged; set up He took up the veil, carried it with him to the appointed tree, and covered it with kisses and with tears.

Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyramus and Thisbe 16th Century.

Mythology of Midsummer’s Night Dream – Vocabulary Review esteemed – (verb) to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration obligation - (noun) something that is done or is to be done because of a sense of duty or results from custom, law ambush – (noun) the act of waiting in a concealed position in order to launch a surprise attack brazen – (adj.) shameless and bold adjoining – (adj.) located next to another with a common border or wall. hapless – (adj.) unlucky; unfortunate. peril – (noun) something that may cause injury, loss, or destruction appointed – (adj.) predetermined; arranged; set up

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