Open Ended Responses

2. Q. If you were to act this play out on stage, which character would you choose to be and why?

A. My favorite character is Hermia and I would choose to be her. I liked how in the story she was both at times very happy and in love and then another time confused and worried. I think that would be fun to act out because I wouldn't just be the same person and the same mood or personality the whole time. I also think I would be a good Hermia because I have had many situations like the one Hermia had with Helena were Helena was mad at Hermia and Hermia didn't know why. I think I would be able to relate to that very easily.

4. Q. Who was your least favorite character? Why?

A. My least favorite character of the play was Egeus. At times I didn't like Bottom because he was pretty stuck up and conceited, but I realized that that was just his personality. But it wasn't Egeus' personality that annoyed me, it was what he thought. He wanted his daughter, Hermia, to marry Demetrius while it was very clear that she loved Lysander. I understand that some parents want to pick who their children marry, and it was very popular in that time period, but I think it was totally crazy that Egeus wanted his own daughter to be killed if she didn't marry Demetrius. Now luckily Theseus thought that was crazy too, so he decided another consequence, but I think that that was just too extreme.

7. Q. Write a brief scene (this does not have to be in paragraph form) that features something that Shakespeare purposefully left out of the play.

A.
Oberon- So Puck, go get that flower immediately.
Puck- I could go around the world in forty minutes.
Oberon- Well then go do so.
(Oberon leaves. Puck flying around the forest)
Puck- Well hello young fairy.
Fairy- Hello.
Puck- I am looking for a cliff which has mysterious purple flowers. Would you know where I could find it.
Fairy- Yes indeed. I am going that way; you can come with me.
(Fairy and Puck fly around forest to a cliff)
Fairy- Here it is. May I ask your name?
Puck- I am Robin Goodfellow, but friends call me Puck.
Fairy- I have heard of you. Don't you work for Oberon the King Fairy?
Puck- Yes I do.
Fairy- So are you doing something for him now?
Puck- Yes I am.
Fariy- Well what is it? Oh please tell me. I only dream about this stuff. I promise I won't tell.
Puck- I am just getting a special magical flower that has a special love juice and if you put it on someone's eyes they will fall in love with the first living thing they see.
Fairy- Oh my gosh! That is so interesting.
Puck- Oh, but please don't tell anyone.
Fairy- I won't, but only if you give me one petal.
Puck- What! That is crazy! You truly are a mischivious fairy, now aren't you? Fine you can have one.
(Puck picks up flower and gives one leaf to Fairy)
What is your name?
Fairy- My name is Flowerdill.
Puck- Okay Flowerdill, now don't tell anyone, because if you do I will have to come and get you.
Flowerdill- Yes sir. Thank you very much.
(Flowerdill leaves)
Puck- Oh look at the time, I am going to be late. Oberon is going kill me.
(Puck leaves to go to Oberon)

Poll: What is your favorite play by Shakespeare?

After reading Romeo and Juliet in LA class in 5/6 grade, seeing Henry V on a field trip, reading A Midsummer Night's Dream just now, and already being aware of some of Shakespeare's plays, what is your favorite? Could it be the the famous tragedies Hamlet or Macbeth, or the comedy Twelfth Night, or the history series of all of the Henry's?

There are so many plays to pick, what is your favorite by Shakespeare? Comment on why you picked your play and if you picked other, than please explain why.

If you need help to pick a play, you can visit this website:

http://absoluteshakespeare.com/plays/plays.htm

There are so many to choose from, so choose well, and LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

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Poll: Vampire vs Werewolves Conclusion

Just wanted to put out a post on the conclusion of the poll: Vampires vs Werewolves.

The Results:

Vampires- 6 votes (40%)
Werewolves- 7 votes (46%)
Neutral- 2 votes (13%)

Once again, this Twilight poll was a close one! Thanks for voting; fifteen votes were submitted!If you didn't get to post your thoughts, or you want to comment on te conclusion; please do!

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD :)

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5

In the beginning of Act 5, Hippolyta mentions to Theseus that the lovers are saying some strange things and everything they are saying all connect up with each other's words. Theseus just says they are lunatics. Philostrate comes up to Theseus and tells him the different plays that could perform. Theseus decides on a play with Pyramus and Thisbe, even though Philostrate says it is really bad and worthless to watch. Hippolyta is hesitant to watch the play, but Theseus insist on seeing the men's work. Quince says the prologue, but the grammar is all wrong and when all of the others speak, they mention what they are; whether it is lion or a wall. During the play, Theseus said that the wall should curse back at Pyramus, and then Bottom gets out of character and says to him why that doesn't happen. Once the play is over, the audience didn't think they did very well, but they were entertained and they applauded there effort. At the end, Robin comes out and tells the Midsummer Night's Dream audience that this wall all a dream and we were part of the whole thing.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4

In the beginning of Act 4 scene 1, Titania is telling her fairies to do whatever her love, Bottom, would like. After the fairies do what they are told, Titania and Bottom fall asleep. Then, Oberon puts the juice from the second flower on Titania's eyes because the flower juice changes you back to what you were before. Titania wakes up and sees Oberon, and she wonders why she ever liked him. Easily, Oberon gets Titania to give the boy to him. Then, Theseus arrives with Hippolyta and Egeus. Theseus remembers that today is the day where Hermia must decide if she is going to marry Demetrius. He then sees the four people lying down and recognizes that it is Demetrius, Lysander, Hermia and Helena. They wake up. They all think they were in a dream together. Theseus then finds out that Demetrius doesn't like Hermia anymore, he loves Helena. Theseus thinks it would be stupid for a couple to get married if they don't really love each other. He over rules Egeus' request, and tells they two couples that they will be getting married too that day. The four leave. Bottom wakes up from a very wierd dream.

In Act 4 scene 2, the common men are wondering where Bottom is. They then say that it would be a terrible play if Bottom didn't come, because he is the heart of the play and is a great actor. Then Bottom appears and says he can't tell them something, but then he insists on telling them and then decides not to tell them about his dream. He then tells them that they will be performing in front of the Duke and that everybody must be ready.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3

In the first scene of Act 3, the characters are Bottom, Quince, Snout, Starveling, Robin, Flute, Titania, Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed. First, the actors were practicing in the forest. In the play, someone is killed but they didn't want to scare the ladies so Bottom decides to say a prologue that states that they aren't actually killing anyone. They have other problems that they solve too. Then, Robin comes and sees the group practicing. He thinks Bottom is doing a terrible job so he decides to turn Bottom's head into a donkey's head. All of the other actors run away thinking Bottom is a monster. Next, Titania wakes up and sees Bottom. She falls madly in love with him. Then, Titania's groupies comes and Titania tells them to be kind and polite to him. Then, Bottom makes fun of Titania's groupies names, not caring about their feelings.

The characters in the second scene in Act 3 are Oberon, Robin, Demetrius, Hermia, Lysander, and Helena. In the beginning, Robin tells Oberon that Titania is in love with a monster. Robin also learns that he put the love juice on the wrong Athenian man. They hide while watching Hermia and Demetrius. Hermia thinks Demetrius killed Lysander, and that is why Lysander wasn't there when Hermia woke up. Hermia doesn't believe Demetrius when he tells her that he didn't kill Lysander. Hermia leaves the forest. Robin thinks it is fate that all of the different people like each other, but Oberon wants it to be fixed so he tells Robin to get Helena and bring her back while he puts juice on Demetrius' eyes so he will fall in love with her. Oberon and Robin hide and watch.

Lysander is following Helena saying that he loves her but Helena thinks he is kidding and tells him to stop making fun of her. Lysander says he doesn't love Hermia anymore, he actually hates her and he only loves Helena. Demetrius then wakes up and tells Helena that he loves her. Helena thinks this is a game and they are both teaming up to make her life miserable. Then the men are arguing about who loves Helena more. Hermia then comes and asks Lysander why he left her. Lysander tells her that he loves Helena now. Then, Helena thinks Hermia is fooling around with the men too. Hermia then thinks that Lysander fell in love with Helena because she is taller than her. Helena still thinks this whole thing is a game. They all leave and Oberon tells Robin to separate Lysander from Demetrius. Finally, without them knowing they all fall asleep by each other in a part of a forest and Robin puts the flower juice on Lysander's eyes so he will fall in love with Hermia again.

Books Turned Into Movies

Twilight. Harry Potter Series. Bridge to Terabithia. Matilda. Slumdog Millionaire. Hotel For Dogs. Coraline. Confessions of a Shopaholic. The Golden Compass. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Marley & Me.

These are all books that have turned into movies. This post is for you to compare any book that was made into a movie. Whether it is a book/movie up there or a one that you know, you can discuss which one you liked better or any differences that you noticed.

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