The character of Oberon in Act 2, Scene 1 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
I can explore how the character of Oberon is presented in Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
The character of Oberon in Act 2, Scene 1 of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
I can explore how the character of Oberon is presented in Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In Oberon’s and Puck’s first dialogue, Oberon speaks 27 lines and Puck speaks 3.
- Oberon commands that Puck get him the magical potion so he can use it on Titania.
- Puck obeys Oberon without question.
- When writing about ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, you could link quotations together to develop your ideas.
Keywords
Cupid - the Roman god of love, usually shown holding a bow and arrow
Imperious - arrogant, dominant
Contrast - difference
Sinister - threatening, menacing
Commands - orders
Common misconception
Oberon's commands, status and dominance in the dialogue mean he can only be interpreted as powerful.
There is much to suggest Oberon's power in this scene, but dialogue can be interpreted in many ways, and performance can affect how we perceive a character. There is no single reading of the play.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of 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 violence or suffering
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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