A Midsummer Night's Dream

So you’re going to teach William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Whether it’s your first or hundredth time, Shakespeare’s play has been a mainstay of English classrooms for generations. While it has its challenging spots—complicated language and unfamiliar mythological allusions—teaching this text to your class will be rewarding for you and your students. Studying A Midsummer Night’s Dream will give them unique insight into classical mythology, English folklore, and Renaissance philosophy along with important themes surrounding the nature of love. This guide highlights some of the most salient aspects of the text before you begin teaching.