TA 10 #6 Midsummer Night’s Dream

     Midsummer Night's dream's forest scene was different than what I had expected. Watching Nijinska Theilade Korngold Rheinhardt 1935's production of "Midsummer Night's Dream" clarified some details. When reading the play, I focused on what was happening; not really on the relationships the Couples had. I didn't realize how  much Hermia and Lysander liked each other. when I read that Lysander fell in love with Helena, I never really thought anything of it. After seeing the video, it made me see that they (Hermia and Lysander) actually loved each other, and Oberon completely ruined their relationship. Seeing this version of the play also made me realize how evil Oberon actually is. He totally ruins people's lives, and does not even care.
     This production also clarified what kind of person Puck is. I imagined Puck as this as a young man in his mid twenties. I didn't expect Puck to be so little and crazy. It really made it clear that Puck was Oberon's evil minion. Reading the play, you miss these small details that make it much more deep and real.

Puck and Hermia

Bottom and Titania

     After watching this movie, i have a clearer understanding of the characters. Now I know that the things Oberon did were very deceitful. Titania was so sweet and loving, and he just made her love an ass. These characters were innocent, and Oberon had evil plans. Showing the character's reactions made me understand them a lot more, and made me understand why the characters were so frustrated.