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TED-Ed: Why should you read "A Midsummer Night's Dream?" - Iseult Gillespie
By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sees Shakespeare play with...
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Introduction to a Queer Theory Reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream
This video explores a more complex reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," highlighting the sections that reveal desires outside of traditional pairings and the homoerotic subtext. The discussion includes the relationships between the...
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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 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 1, Scene 2 Analysis
This video dives into Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Peter Quince and his aspiring theater troupe as they prepare for a play. Discover the humorous dynamics and the significance of their roles,...
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Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1, Scene 1 Analysis
This video provides an in-depth analysis of Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Discover the complexities of the love triangle, the role of control in relationships, and the major themes introduced by...
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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: Theseus and Hippolyta
This video presents a fictional interview with Theseus and Hippolyta, exploring their perspectives at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion delves into their thoughts on the events of the play, including the enchanted...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Performance: Demetrius Lines 163-179
This video features a performance of Demetrius's lines from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." In this scene, Demetrius discusses the mysterious changes in his feelings, explaining how his love for Hermia melted...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Theseus, Hippolyta, and Egeus
This video examines a pivotal moment in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Theseus, Hippolyta, and Egeus discover the young Athenian lovers in the forest on the morning of Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding day. It highlights Theseus'...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Demetrius, Hermia, Helena, Lysander
This video presents an insightful discussion with the characters Demetrius, Hermia, Helena, and Lysander from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It explores the transformation in their relationships following...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Lysander Lines 162-167
In this video from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Lysander relinquishes his claim to Hermia and declares his love for Helena, affirming his commitment to her until death. This scene underscores the effects of the love...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Helena Lines192-219
In this video from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Helena confronts Hermia, feeling betrayed and ridiculed by those she thought were her friends. She recounts their deep, shared past, evoking memories of their closeness to...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Helena Lines 307-318
In this video from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Helena pleads with Hermia, expressing her enduring friendship and innocence in the escalating conflicts. She recounts her loyalty and the harsh rejection by Demetrius,...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 3
In this third part of the interview series with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the plot thickens with Puck's humorous admission of his mistake in the application of the love potion. Oberon instructs...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 2
In this continuation of the interview with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the focus is on the consequences of Puck's misapplication of the love potion. The video delves into discussions about the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Lysander, Helena, Demetrius, Hermia
This video presents a dynamic discussion among Lysander, Helena, Demetrius, and Hermia from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The characters delve into the confusion and conflicts caused by the misapplied love potion in the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Demetrius and Hermia
This video features a fictional interview with Demetrius and Hermia from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the chaos of mistaken affections unfolds in the enchanted forest. The discussion highlights the complexities of...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Performance: Lysander Lines 141-150
This video showcases a performance of Lysander's lines from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Under the influence of a love potion, Lysander renounces Hermia in favor of Helena, expressing disdain for Hermia...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Performance: Lysander Lines 117-128
This video features a performance of Lysander's lines from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Lysander, under the influence of a love potion, declares his sudden love for Helena, rejecting Hermia and...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Performance: Lysander and Hermia Lines 41-71
This video showcases a performance of Lysander and Hermia's dialogue from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The scene captures their exchange about finding rest in the woods, with Lysander proposing they sleep...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Performance: Helena and Demetrius Lines 90-105
This video presents a performance of Helena and Demetrius' dialogue from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Helena laments her unrequited love and compares herself unfavorably to Hermia, while Demetrius rejects...