Midsummer night's dream notes

A midsummer night’s dream notes.

Act 1 scene 1.

Egeus asks Theseus to pass judgement on Hermia who refuses to marry Demetrius because she loves Lysander. To escape the father’s wrath the lovers run away toether and disclose their intentions to Helena- who is in love with Demetrius.

Act 1 scene 2

The first rehearsal of the tradesmen’s play: Quince must be diplomatic in handling Nick Bottom, who wants to act all the parts himself.

Act 2 scene 1

Overon and Titania have had a dispute and Overon, planning his revenge, sends puck to get the magic flower- which can also be used to help Helena.

Act 2 scene 2

Titania sleeps and Oberon anoints her eyes with the juice of his flower. Puck, mistaking him for Demetrius sprinkles juice on Lysander’s eyes who wakes up and finds himself in love with Helena

Act 3 scene 1

The tradesmen discuss some staging problems then begin to rehearse their play. Puck interrupts, puts a false head on Bottom and leads him to Titania who immediately falls in love.

Act 3 scene 2

Puck boasts of his success but Demetrius still loves Hermia. Oberon corrects Puck’s mistake and Demetrius declares his love for Helena. All four lovers begin to quarrel but puck is sent to distract them.

Act 4 scene 1

Bottom falls asleep in Titania’s arms and Oberon takes the spell from her eyes. The faries depart, the lovers are woken by theseus and accompany him back to Athens, followed by bottom.

Act 4 scene 2

Bottom returns to Athens and the workmen prepare to go to the palace.

Act 5 scene 1

After their wedding, Thesus and Hippolyta with the other four lovers, watch the performance of Oyramus and Thisbe before going to bed. When the mortals have retired the fairies return to bless the marriages.