A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare everyone can understand-now in this new EXPANDED edition of MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Why fear Shakespeare. By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter. The expanded sections include: Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. What Does the Ending Mean. : Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic. or ambivalent. Plot Analysis: What is the play about. How is the story told, and what are the main themes. Why do the characters behave as they do. Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare's main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play's main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.