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These words were spoken by Puck, a mischievous elf in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (written about 1595) We take up the story in Act III, scene II. The characters in this scene: * Puck, mischievous elf, and Oberon, King of the Elves and Fairies, who all lead lives of frivolity and amusement. * Helena, a young woman. * Hermia, her friend, who loves Lysander. * Demetrius, who was once engaged to Helena * Lysander, a young man who loves Hermia The setting is in a wood. The elves are talking to each other. Puck has set up a trick (read play for details) to be played on Demetrius, to make him love Hermia. But Puck accidently makes Lysander fall in love with Helena! Demetrius and Hermia are walking in the forest and are arguing. It is evident that they have not fallen in love! Tired, they fall asleep on the forest floor. Puck, seeing an opportunity to put the original plan into effect, reports back Oberon, and Puck now tries to undo his mistake. Lysander and Helena now enter the scene and come to where Demetrius and Hermia are sleeping. Disturbed by the noise, Demetrius awakes, sees Helena and immediately falls in love with her, not Hermia! So both Lysander and Demetrius are now in love with Helena! Not quite what the elves had originally planned! And Hermia becomes jealous and also takes part in the arguments! But Puck is not unhappy about his mistakes, he sees them as the hand of fate, creating good spectator sport for the fairies to watch in delight! Puck and Oberon are playing with human emotions. So they sit back to enjoy what might ensue! They anticipate seeing deeply felt, but contradictory human feelings in action, together with all the accompanying mental and emotional conflicts and angst, and are thrilled by the prospects! It is as if a stage has been set before them, for their pleasure!
Watching to see what will happen, Puck says to Oberon, 'Shall we their fond pageant see?
'Lord, what fools these mortals be! Puck has said, in effect "Look, Lord Oberon, and notice, in the scenes that are about to take place down there, between these four persons, how silly short-lived humans really are to take such matters as love, affection and fidelity so seriously!" So what happens next? …As expected, all confusion and contention breaks out amongst the four 'lovers'! And an actual heated fight does indeed take place! It all gets quite deadly serious, in fact.
However, you will have to read the story yourself to see how this scenario and all the other plots and sub-plots unfold! (There are plays within a play in this one!) * For an analysis of the complete play, and further analysis of this famous quote, see Related links below.
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Quotes from A Midsummer Night's Dream?
"Lord, what fools these mortals be!" -- Puck, Act 3, Scene ii.
Which Shakespearean work did puck say 'Lord what fools do these mortal be?
The line "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" is spoken by Puck in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Puck says this in Act 3, Scene 2.
Who speak the line lord what fool these mortal be?
Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
When does what fools these mortals come out?
What fools these mortals, the third installment to the mortal coil series, is yet being written. So far no published date has been announced.
What actors and actresses appeared in What Fools These Mortals Be - 2013?
The cast of What Fools These Mortals Be - 2013 includes: Lauren Moakes as Helena Jason Ryall as Lysander Harry Whittaker as Demetrius
Why is the line ''Lord what fools these mortals be'' so famous?
It is from Act three, scene two of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and sums up the general attitude of the play.
What are some rhymes in shakespeare's plays?
"The play's the thing Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king" (Hamlet) "For never was there a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo." (Romeo and Juliet) "Shall we this fair pageant see? Lord, what fools these mortals be!" (Midsummer Night's Dream)
What qoutes were there in midsummers night dream by shakespeare?
In "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, there are several memorable quotes. Some of the most famous ones include "The course of true love never did run smooth," "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" and "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind." These quotes reflect the themes of love, folly, and the complexities of human relationships that are central to the play.
What does shakespeare said about romantic love in the play a mid summer nights dream?
Well, he did have one of his characters in the play say, "The course of true love never did run smooth." He also had another once of his characters say, "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" Neither of these is Shakespeare speaking of course.
In A Midsummer Night's Dream What does Puck think of humans?
Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, finds humans to be foolish and prone to mistakes. He enjoys meddling with the emotions and actions of humans for his own amusement, often causing chaos in their lives. Despite this, he ultimately sees them as entertaining and a source of amusement.
What does Cotton well to fools mean?
"To cotton" means to get along with -- you don't get along with fools well.
What does it mean to be religious in America?
A follower of fools.
