Watch A Midsummer Night's Dream from Act 3 (59:41), when Puck says, "What hempen homespuns have we swagg’ring here, so near the cradle of the Fairy Queen?" to Act 3, Scene 2 (1:15:09) when Demetrius says, “Look, where thy love comes; yonder is thy dear” before Hermia enters the scene.

The YouTube production, "Midsummer Night's Dream" by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, of this section starts at 59:41 and ends at 1:15:09: https://youtu.be/sPNtuxDi_CI

Reading/Viewing Guiding Questions

As you read, look for answers to the following questions: (You do not need to write down the answers. But be prepared to join me on Zoom on Thursday knowing the answers.)

• How does Puck get involved while the mechanicals are practicing their parts for the play? Why?
• What do the mechanicals, or workmen, do in response to his actions? Why?
• What does Nick Bottom believe his co-actors are doing?
• What happens when Titania wakes up?
• What is Oberon’s reaction to what happened?
• When Oberon accuses Puck of making a mistake, does Puck deny it?
• Oberon tells Puck to find Helena and bring her to him. Why?
• What does Helena think is happening at the end of this section of Act 3?

Time spent viewing this portion of the play may be applied toward a day of the Reading Record for the week. Record is on the reading log.