full length · drama
Shakespeare Study Programs; The Comedies
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Characters
| Queries For Discussion | lead | 73 speeches |
| Query For Discussion | supporting | 11 speeches |
| Points | supporting | 7 speeches |
| Vi | minor | 6 speeches |
| Vii | minor | 6 speeches |
| Ii | minor | 4 speeches |
| Iii | minor | 4 speeches |
| Iv | minor | 4 speeches |
| Viii | minor | 4 speeches |
| Ix | minor | 3 speeches |
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Queries For Discussion. Upon what does the interest centre in Act I? In the marriage of Hippolyta and Theseus, or the love affairs of the four lovers?
Is Hermia, whose determination not to be forced to marry starts the plot, the best-drawn character in the first Act?