October 27, 2015

In Advanced English, we are learning about Shakespeare, and his plays.  The one we are learning about currently, is A Midsummer Nights Dream.  It's probably the most confusing play ever.  Basically, the main girl character, Hermia, is in love with and person named Lysander, but her dad wants her to marry a guy called Demetrius who she doesn't like.  But another girl named Helena likes Demetrius and is trying to get him to like her.  So Hermia has to marry Demetrius or be put to death.  One night, she and Lysander run off into the woods.  There is also a fairy realm which is really confusing but also has to do with love I think.  We haven't gotten to that part yet.  Then, there is basically a play within a play because these horrible actors who think they are amazing put on a play for the king and queen.  That part is supposed to be the funny part.  Isn't it really confusing!