Rule and Order
Slide deck
Download slide deck
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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.
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
Video
Share with pupils
Loading...
4 Questions
Q1.
When was Shakespeare alive?
1558-1603
1564-1603
1764-1816
Q2.
Which of the following are NOT TRUE about Shakespeare?
He was well-educated.
He was writing when King James I was on the throne.
He was writing when Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne.
Q3.
Which of the following are true of plays?
They are organised into chapters.
They are read by a reader.
They tell the reader what is happening.
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a comedy?
There is a happy ending.
There is a romantic plot.
There is confusion over who is who.
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.