1. Act 4 Scene 1 &2
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2. Today’s Goals Turn in Mini Newspaper Turn in Prompt Copy
Read Act IV scene 1 and 2
Relate own personal dream experiences with characters
Dream Scenarios

3. Roll Call Titania Egeus Snug Peaseblossom Lysander Cobweb Demetrius
Mustardseed
Hermia
Oberon
Quince
Puck
Starveling
Theseus
Flute
Hippolyta
Snout

4. Roll Call

5. Act 4 Scene 1

6. Questions for Reflections
1. How do you think it would feel to have awoken from a dream like that (the four lovers)? Would you believe the person who told you about it, if it was real?
Where is there mention of dreams in play?
What is the role of Dreams in the play?
What kinds of symbols/ metaphors are used to represent dreams?

7. Dream Scenarios: The Dream- from article
“The title of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” suggests the act of dreaming, and what dreams mean will play a significant role in the play.
However, the word “dream” only appears 14 times throughout the play and the only variation of it, “dreams,” appears just twice.
So we must pay close attention to each use of the word and the context in which it is used to understand the significance of the title and perhaps find a deeper meaning to the entire play.”

8. Dream Scenarios: Rationale
Dreams, whether our future goals or the ones we have at night, play a significant role in our everyday lives.
In a MND, dream, dreams, and dreaming, are all very important to our characters and the events.
By examining the deeper meanings of dreams, we may begin to construct an understanding of theme in accordance with Shakespeare’s MND.

9. Dream Scenarios: Assignment
Your goal is to tackle two of the dreams in MND.
Step 1: Translate each dream, line by line or sentence by sentence. Avoid using already-made translations.
Step 2: Using a dream dictionary, you are to define what that dream means including providing clear explanation of the symbols.
Step 3: Then you will explain how that dream impacts the character who had the dream, how it influences the events within the story.
Step 4: Compare and contrast the two dreams, and the TEXT. What is similar? What is different? What does this add or take away from what Shakespeare’s trying to say?
Step 5: You will then write a thesis statement about what you believe Shakespeare is saying about dreams.