Theseus And Hermia Act 5 Summary
Act V, Final Scene:
In the final scene, Theseus and Hippolyta are at their palace after they are married. Theseus is having a hard time believing the lover's story because it is so strange. Hippolyta points out that the lovers have each told the story over and over and their stories have lined up perfectly each time. She also states that it is strange, but the story is intriguing at the same time. After Hippolyta's statement, Demetrius & Helena, and Hermia & Lysander appear in the scene. Theseus wishes them joy in their new found relationship. Lysander returns the good wishes with stating that he hopes the Duke's marriage goes well also (in all aspects). After greetings are called out and returned, they go to see courtly entertainment. He
calls his attendant (Philostrate) to see what plays are available for their entertainment. When Pilostrate reads the list, the Duke is only interested in Thisbe and Pyramus. Philostrate tries to change their minds because he is worried the play will end badly, but the Duke will not change his mind. When the Clowns finally perform the play, it is not the best, but the mistakes make it comical.
In the final scene, Theseus and Hippolyta are at their palace after they are married. Theseus is having a hard time believing the lover's story because it is so strange. Hippolyta points out that the lovers have each told the story over and over and their stories have lined up perfectly each time. She also states that it is strange, but the story is intriguing at the same time. After Hippolyta's statement, Demetrius & Helena, and Hermia & Lysander appear in the scene. Theseus wishes them joy in their new found relationship. Lysander returns the good wishes with stating that he hopes the Duke's marriage goes well also (in all aspects). After greetings are called out and returned, they go to see courtly entertainment. He
calls his attendant (Philostrate) to see what plays are available for their entertainment. When Pilostrate reads the list, the Duke is only interested in Thisbe and Pyramus. Philostrate tries to change their minds because he is worried the play will end badly, but the Duke will not change his mind. When the Clowns finally perform the play, it is not the best, but the mistakes make it comical.