Bottom -- he is a weaver (someone who makes cloth) and is the principal actor in the workman's acting troupe.
He is to play Pyramus in the play for the Duke's wedding, but he believes he can play all the parts better than anyone else!
He is to play Pyramus in the play for the Duke's wedding, but he believes he can play all the parts better than anyone else!
Peter Quince -- he is a carpenter and in charge of organizing and writing the play.
He is to play the part of Thisbe's mother, but ends up playing the part of of the Prologue.
He is to play the part of Thisbe's mother, but ends up playing the part of of the Prologue.
Snug -- is a joiner (someone who joins wood together without using nails) and is also an actor.
He is to play the part of Lion.
He is to play the part of Lion.
Francis Flute -- is a bellows mender and is also an actor.
He is to play the part of Thisbe, the woman Pyramus loves. He is to speak in a "monstrous little voice."
Remember that when Shakespeare was alive, women weren't allowed to be actors. It was considered unseemly. Thus, the parts of women were played by young men whose voices hadn't changed.
He is to play the part of Thisbe, the woman Pyramus loves. He is to speak in a "monstrous little voice."
Remember that when Shakespeare was alive, women weren't allowed to be actors. It was considered unseemly. Thus, the parts of women were played by young men whose voices hadn't changed.
Robin Starveling - is a tailor and an actor.
He is to play the part of Thisbe's mother. However, he ends up playing the part of Moonshine.
He is to play the part of Thisbe's mother. However, he ends up playing the part of Moonshine.
Tom Snout -- is a tinker (someone who fixes small metal items) and an actor.
He is to play the part of Pyramus' father. However, he ends up play the part of wall.
Remember that the workmen's scenes are supposed to provide some comic relief. They are supposed to be rather stupid and oafish, especially Bottom.
He is to play the part of Pyramus' father. However, he ends up play the part of wall.
Remember that the workmen's scenes are supposed to provide some comic relief. They are supposed to be rather stupid and oafish, especially Bottom.