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Curso de Ingreso 2016 MODULE 1
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM CH1 TROUBLE IN ATHENS
By William Shakespeare
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TROUBLE IN ATHENS
Everyone in the city of Athens was getting ready for the wonderful celebration.
In a few days, their duke, Theseus, was going to marry the beautiful Hippolyta.
Theseus and Hippolyta walked through the city streets together, hand in hand. Four
days! said Theseus. Its a long time. I want to marry you now! Hippolyta smiled at
him.
Just then they saw Theseuss friend, Egeus. He was walking quickly towards
them and he looked very angry. He was holding his daughter, Hermia, by her arm.
She didnt want to go with him. Hermia was quite short with blonde hair. She was
small and very pretty, but she was a strong person inside.
Two young men followed Hermia and her father. They were Lysander and
Demetrius, and they both loved Hermia. Lysander didnt have much money, but he
was very handsome and kind. Demetrius was also handsome, and he was rich, but
sometimes he was unkind and he often got angry easily.
Duke Theseus, you must help me! saidEgeus. Its my daughter Hermia! I chose
this man, Demetrius, for her. He wants to marry her but she wont do it!
Why, Hermia? asked Theseus. Demetrius is a good man.
Lysander is a good man, too said Hermia, and I love him. I dont love Demetrius
and I will never marry him.
I agree, said Lysander. Hermias father likes Demetrius. Thats fine. He can marry
her. Ill take Hermia.
Ill fight you for that! said Demetrius.
_ (0) __ Theseus
_______ Egeus
_______ Hermia
_______ Lysander
_______ Demetrius
_______ Helena
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THE CHARACTERS
Look at the picture and share with your partner some ideas on the
characters.
From left to right: Theseus Hippolyta Lysander Demetrius Hermia Helena Egeus
Theseus is the Duke of Athens. He is rather tall and slim. He is fit. He has
short black hair and dark eyes. He is Hippolytas fiance, he is engaged to
her. He represents power and order. In the picture, he is wearing a red
and yellow tunic, yellow belt and yellow sandals.
VOCABULARY:
1. Watch the ppt presentation on Describing Appearances and take down
notes.
2. Solve the activities in the Activities ppt.
3. Choose your favorite character and be ready to speak about him/her.