A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare (Introduction and Act 1)

In this lesson, we will explore who Shakespeare is, the differences between plays and novels, and the structure of a Shakespearean comedy.

In this lesson, we will explore the theme of rule and order in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We will look at Theseus' role as the Duke of Athens.

In this lesson, we will look at the conflict between Egeus and Hermia, and the idea of patriarchy. We will learn about the struggles that Hermia faces.

In this lesson, we will determine who the four lovers are and most importantly who loves whom, introduce the idea of unrequited love, and explore a monologue.

In this lesson, we will look at Lysander and Hermia's dilemma. We will explore the difficulties they face and their crossroads.

In this lesson, we will learn about how Helena truly feels and how this leads her to make a drastic decision! We will also introduce the idea of metaphor whilst looking at Helena's monologue.