Jul 25, 2008

A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Act III, Scene 1: Summary and Analysis

New Characters:
Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote, and Mustardseed: Titania’s fairies

Summary
The craftsmen meet in the wood to rehearse their play. After finding the perfect setting for the rehearsal, Bottom cautions Quince that he will need two Prologues to the play so that the ladies will not be afraid due to the sword scene or the Lion. The logistics of the moonlight and the need to have someone play the Wall are discussed and the rehearsal begins. This is when Puck (who is invisible), concerned that they are so near the sleeping Titania, makes his entrance to watch and...