Midsummer Nights Dream

Anticipating wedding

Theseus and Hippolyta are looking forward to their wedding, which will take place in four days.

Egeus's Complaint

Egeus brings Hermia before the Duke because he wants her to marry Demetrius, but she loves Lysander.

Choices for Hermia

Theseus gives Hermia the choice to marry Demetrius, face execution, or live as a nun.

Lysander's Argument

Lysander argues that he is equal to Demetrius in rank and wealth and that he loves Hermia.

Plan in the Woods

Lysander proposes to Hermia to meet in the woods and run away to his aunt's home.

Helena's Distress

Helena is distraught because she loves Demetrius, who wants to be with Hermia.

Helena's Decision

Helena decides to tell Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander's plan to win his affections.

Athenian Tradesmen's Play

The Athenian tradesmen are planning to present "Pyramus and Thisbe" at the court.

Pyramus and Thisbe's Actors

Nick Bottom plays Pyramus and Francis Flute plays Thisbe.

Rehearsal Location

The players will rehearse a mile outside of the palace wood the next night.

Nick Bottom's Character

Nick Bottom is loud, overly confident, and believes he should play all roles.

Tone of Scene 1 vs Scene 2

Scene 1 is serious and dramatic; Scene 2 is light-hearted and comedic.

Prediction of Subplots

It is predicted that the two subplots of the lovers and tradesmen will collide.

Setting of Scene 1

Scene 1 takes place outside of Athens, in the woods or Fairy realm.

Puck's Character

Puck is mischievous, acting as a prankster who creates confusion.

Oberon's Anger

Oberon is angry at Titania because she has adopted a Changeling Boy.

Effects on Nature

Titania claims their quarrels cause flooding, fog, dead crops, and livestock.

Oberon's Revenge Plan

Oberon plans to use a magic flower's nectar to make Titania fall in love with a creature.

Puck's Mistake

Puck mistakenly applies the magic flower to Lysander instead of Demetrius.

Consequences of Puck's Mistake

Hermia becomes concerned for Lysander, Helena thinks Lysander mocks her, and both lovers are confused.

Puck's Resolution of Mistake

Puck decides to restore Lysander's love for Hermia.

Bottom's Reaction

Bottom enjoys the fairies' attention, revealing his self-importance.

Oberon Removes Spell

Oberon removes the spell when he gets the Changeling Boy, feeling sympathy for Titania.

Relationships Change

The relationships become more complicated, with love confusion among the four lovers.

Theseus's New Command

Theseus suggests that the four lovers should marry on his wedding day.

Actors' Upset

The actors are upset because they cannot replace Bottom as Pyramus.

Philostrate's Reaction

Philostrate warns Theseus about the poor quality of 'Pyramus and Thisbe,' indicating it will be ridiculous.

Audience Reaction

The Mechanicals perform for the wedding guests, who laugh and comment on the ridiculous acting.

Mortals' Evening End

The evening ends with mortals leaving to celebrate their wedding while fairies bless it.

Egeus's Absence

Egeus is absent in Act 5 because he no longer serves as an obstacle for the lovers.

Puck's Final Speech

Puck asks for forgiveness and suggests viewing the play as a dream.