TASK 2: WEEK 4

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At the end of Act 1 Scene 1, Lysander and Hermia have decided that they will elope seven leagues from Athens to a dowager aunt's house where the

'sharp Athenian law/cannot pursue (them)'

They then divulge their plans to Helena, with subsequent consequence.

Read this portion of the play as found in your playbook, on page 37 onwards till the end of Act 1.

When you are done, please answer the following questions:

1. In your opinion, why do you think Helena decides to tell Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia's plans to elope?

and

2. To what extent is Helena's decision to betray Hermia's trust understandable and excusable?

Deadline for comments: Friday, 05 Feb 2010, 5pm

WEEK 3 (TASK 1)

Please read the task below and post your responses using the comments function. Your response should be:

1. Concise
   
2. Coherent

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In Act 1 Scene 1, Duke Theseus tells Hermia to comply with her father's wishes, saying
'To you your father should be as a god.'
In your opinion, is Theseus right? Why or why not?

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