Year 7

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare (Introduction and Act 1)

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    In this lesson, we will explore who Shakespeare is, the differences between plays and novels, and the structure of a Shakespearean comedy.
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    In this lesson, we will explore the theme of rule and order in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We will look at Theseus' role as the Duke of Athens.
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    In this lesson, we will look at the conflict between Egeus and Hermia, and the idea of patriarchy. We will learn about the struggles that Hermia faces.
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    In this lesson, we will determine who the four lovers are and most importantly who loves whom, introduce the idea of unrequited love, and explore a monologue.
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    In this lesson, we will look at Lysander and Hermia's dilemma. We will explore the difficulties they face and their crossroads.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about how Helena truly feels and how this leads her to make a drastic decision! We will also introduce the idea of metaphor whilst looking at Helena's monologue.
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