Conflict and Patriarchy
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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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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is NOT true about ancient Athens?
Ancient Athens is where and when 'A Midsummer Night's Dream is set.
Punishments were harsh.
The citizens were called Athenians.
Q2.
Which of the following is true about Theseus?
He has authority over the Athenians.
He maintains order in ancient Athens.
His voice is law.
Q3.
Athens is the capital of...
France.
Italy.
Rome.
Q4.
The play was set approximately how many years before Shakespeare was alive?
10
20000
500
Q5.
By starting the play with Theseus coming back from war, Shakespeare might be suggesting that...
Theseus hates to fight.
Theseus is a weak character.
Theseus loves Hippolyta.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is NOT true about Egeus?
He complains to Theseus
He has a daughter called Hermia
He is 'full of vexation'.
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT true about the setting of the play?
The play is set in ancient Athens about 2000 years before Shakespeare was writing.
The play is set in ancient Athens where men enforced all of the rules.
The play is set in ancient Athens which has strict rules.
Q3.
Which statement is most accurate for a modern and an Elizabethan audience?
A modern and an Elizabethan audience would think that Egeus is being cruel.
A modern audience and an Elizabethan audience would support Egeus' complaint.
A modern audience would think Egeus is being fair towards Hermia, but an Elizabethan audience would be angry about his actions.
Q4.
Which statement is true about patriarchy?
Women are in charge.
Women have all of the power.
Women help to create the rules.
Q5.
Which of the following statements can be used to explain, 'she is mine I may dispose of her'?
Egeus shows how important Hermia is to him.
Egeus wants Hermia to make her own choices.