A Midsummer's Dream Analysis

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Prompt One: During A Midsummer’s Night Dream, a play occurs during two of the characters’, Hippolyta and Theseus, wedding. While the play occurs, Theseus supports the ‘bad’ actors, saying that the audience should give them praise for at least trying. This relates to what Shakespeare wants during his play, respect for the actors. Shakespeare is saying that no matter the performance or lack of talent that the actors convey, the audience should respect them and everything they are doing. He wants the theater to be a place of respect and encouragement. Rather than a place where the audience expresses their dislike or cristim by throwing.
Prompt Two: Throughout A Midsummer’s Night Dream there are two contrasting worlds, with different characters,

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