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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3, Scene 2 Analysis
Explore Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as we delve into the themes of identity, power, and the fluidity of roles in the mystical forest setting. We'll examine Oberon's manipulation, Puck's playful mischief,...
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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3, Scene 1 Analysis
In this video, we delve into Act 3 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," exploring the intricate interplay between the human and fairy worlds. We examine the concept of Borderlands as defined by feminist scholar Gloria Anzaldúa,...
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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2, Scene 2 Analysis
In this video, we dive into Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Explore the dynamics as Oberon uses a love potion on Tatiana and the ensuing chaos as Lysander, Hermia, Helena, and Demetrius find themselves caught...
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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2, Scene 1 Analysis
In this video, we explore Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the magical fairy world is introduced. Learn about the dynamics between Oberon and Tatiana, the implications of the Indian boy, and the invisible forces...
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Queer Theory in A Midsummer Night's Dream: Dissolving Normative Boundaries
This segment delves into how "A Midsummer Night's Dream" challenges normative sexual behaviors and binary oppositions through its characters and their desires. It highlights the role of Puck as an agent of chaos and queer energy,...
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Marriage, Male Friendship, and Desire in A Midsummer Night's Dream
This video discusses the assumptions about marriage and male friendships in early modern England, exploring how committed relationships between men could be seen as more important than marriages. It examines how Shakespeare's plays,...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Interview: Puck
This video features an engaging interview with Puck, a beloved character from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," set in Theseus's palace following the conclusion of the play. As Puck prepares the palace for the arrival of Titania...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Oberon and Titania
This video captures a compelling interaction between Oberon and Titania from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion revolves around Oberon's machinations and Titania's humorous infatuation with...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Performance: Puck Lines 42b-58
This video highlights a scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow. Puck vividly describes his role and mischievous activities in the fairy world, such as...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Puck and Fairy
This video introduces a playful segment from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring an engaging interview with Puck and a fairy. The discussion reveals Puck's mischievous nature and his role in the fairy realm,...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Titania
This video offers an engaging discussion between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation reveals the deep-seated tensions and romantic entanglements that...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 1
This video explores a key segment from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," specifically focusing on the interaction between Oberon and Puck. It delves into the plot involving the magical flower love-in-idleness...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fairies
Modern fairy tales draw from a rich tradition of fairy folklore known even in Shakespeare's time. Fairies were believed to possess supernatural abilities, like flying swiftly around the world and shape-shifting, often engaging in...
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Big Ideas - Episode 3 - Submarines & Carriers
Jules Verne predicted that man would travel underwater in the 20th century, in his classic 2000 Leagues Under the Sea . In the early 1900 s his Big Idea had become a fact, with submarines coming into use by WW1. Another Frenchman,...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Nature
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Nature in the play. This is the third video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 4 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Patriarchy
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 4 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Power and Patriarchy in the play. This is the fifth video in a series about A Midsummer...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of the Supernatural
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the supernatural in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See what makes this play so magical as you experience the other-worldly realms of ancient gods and fairies. Along the way, learn...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of Order vs Chaos
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores order and chaos in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See what happens when the natural order is challenged, and chaos takes over.
Along the way, learn how to analyse important quotes...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 2 Summary
Deep in the magical woods near Athens, Oberon, king of the fairies, is in sharp disagreement with his wife, Queen Titania. He decides to teach her a lesson. Just then, some unsuspecting Athenians wander onto the scene...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores gender roles in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Decide for yourself: has Shakespeare challenged traditional gender roles, or does he ultimately reaffirm societal beliefs about...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 4 Summary
Finally, as Titania and the young Athenians are sleeping in the forest, Oberon and Puck start to fix all the chaos that has been unleashed. Has all the confusion just been a dream, after all?
Watch our summary of A Midsummer Night’s...
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Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Plot Summary
Love is in the air! Athens is abuzz with preparations for Theseus’ marriage to Hippolyta. Meanwhile, the younger Athenians are negotiating a tricky love triangle: Lysander and Hermia are in love, but Hermia’s father wants her to marry...
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Henry Morgenthau, Merle Oberon, And Eleanor Roosevelt Support And Present Victory Bonds
Henry Morgenthau, Merle Oberon, and Eleanor Roosevelt stand before a bank of microphones / a crowd watches / Morgenthau presents James Deveraux with a document / Devereaux and Oberon, seated at a table, accept dollars from the crowd in...