Modern Shakespeare, Wednesday, Period 1 & 2

[glacial_queen]

Rather than the usual pillows and comfortable chairs in a modern living room, today the students would walk through the door of the Danger Shop and enter the Globe Theater. "Hello!" Karla called, waving to them from the middle balcony. "So, the current production of A Midsummer Night's Dream playing at the real Globe in London is sadly well over an hour longer than our class period, and it's not a modern adaptation." Which wouldn't have stopped Karla for a minute if it hadn't been too long to get the students back in time for their next class. "Instead, we'll be watching the newest version, adapted by the Mister What showrunner for the BBC. While his version is closer to the original than many of the other adaptations we've watched this term, he has made some fairly significant changes and has a very modern feel."

A screen lowered from the top of the stage. "Pick a seat--or remain standing if you want to be a groundling--and let's see how this modern adaptation plays out."

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Re: Discussion Question 2

[glacial_queen]

"This is true," Karla said, perching on the back of her chair, her feet planted in the seat. "Love and family are considered to be two of the most important aspects of a person's life. Wars were fought over them. Greek mythology alone..." She shook her head. "Never mind. We can cover the Greeks later. Do your people not have the same consideration and concepts?"

Re: Discussion Question 2

[era_two_triangle]

"We can develop connections and affection," Peridot noted. "And yes, I suppose we can love. But our society isn't as centered around it by any means. And family is... alien."

Literally.

"Gems don't form family units the same way humans do. It just isn't what we are. Oh, we'll group off into assignments that we're most useful in, but I suppose that isn't quite the same thing, is it?"