'A Midsummer Night's Dream': How is Puck presented in Act 3, Scene 2?
I can explain how Puck is presented as a remorseless character in Act 3, Scene 2 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
'A Midsummer Night's Dream': How is Puck presented in Act 3, Scene 2?
I can explain how Puck is presented as a remorseless character in Act 3, Scene 2 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Oberon and Puck have different reactions to the disorder amongst the Athenian nobles.
- Oberon tries to restore order immediately.
- Oberon blames Puck for the chaos.
- Puck enjoys the disorder, calling it “sport”.
- Arguably, Shakespeare presents Puck as a remorseless character who has contempt for the humans in the forest.
Keywords
Remorseless - without regret or guilt.
Restore - to return something back to its original state.
Pageant - a show.
Contemptuous - insulting.
Sport - in the context of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, it means an enjoyable hobby.
Common misconception
Puck tries to create more chaos after realising his mistake.
Puck is consistently shown to follow Oberon's orders in relation to the Athenian nobles, and to try and do so correctly. However, he does find it very funny, even though he didn't deliberately create the situation.
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Equipment
You need access to a copy of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. However, the relevant extracts for this lesson can also be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
