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.Untitled26.Explain the role of the play-within-the-play in MND, i.e.“Pyramus and Thysbe” - how is it relevant for the main plot, what does it say about the nature of theatre?The story of Pyramus and Thisbe offers a very subtle return to a couple of the main elements of A Midsummer Night's Dream: lovers caught up in misunderstanding and sorrow enhanced by the darkness of night.Like the main story of the outer play, the inner play consists of a tragic premise made comical by the actors.The craftsmen's unintentionally goofy portrayal of the woe of Pyramus and Thisbe makes the melodramatic romantic entanglements of the young Athenian lovers seem even more comical.However, it is important to recognize as well that the inherent structure of a play-within-a-play allows Shakespeare to show off his talent by inserting a gem of pure comedy.The conflicts have been resolved and a happy ending procured for all; the performance, thus, has no impact on the plot.Rather, the craftsmen's hilarious bungling of the heavy tragedy allows the audience, and the melodramatic Athenian lovers, to laugh and take delight in the spectacle of the play.Sum-up: Play within a play :lRepresents main elements of a Midsummer Night's Dream in a rather comical wayllIt is very comical, it allows Shakespeare to insert pure comedy into Midsummer Night's DreamllHas no impact on the plotlBased onTo learn more: [ Pobierz caÅ‚ość w formacie PDF ]