Jul 24, 2008

A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Act IV, Scene 2: Summary and Analysis

Summary
The craftsmen regret the loss of Bottom, for only he could play the role of Pyramus. Without him, they cannot perform the play. Snug arrives to tell them that two other couples are also being married that night and, were they performing, they would have made their fortunes. Bottom arrives, refusing to tell them what has happened until later, but offering them advice on their roles for their play which has been chosen for the night’s revel.

Analysis
It appears that while Bottom is clownish and egotistical, his friends truly like him and rue his...