The following question is based on your reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

Why does Bottom constantly break character to talk to the audience?

a. He doesn't think that they understand how theater works.

c ... He is complimenting the ladies.

b. He keeps forgetting his lines.

d. All of the above.

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Griffin Larson

8 August, 07:12

The following question is based on your reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

Why does Bottom constantly break character to talk to the audience?

a. He doesn't think that they understand how theater works.

c ... He is complimenting the ladies.

b. He keeps forgetting his lines.

d. All of the above.

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Shea Crane · Answer 1

c ... He is complimenting the ladies.

Explanation:

Nick Bottom is most hilarious character in a Midsummer Night's Dream. He provides entertaining comedy throughout play.

Bottom claimed for role of Thisbe. And as per his role he should speak lines in monstrous little voice Bottom was worried about ladies in audience as he feels that ladies will be frightened by death of Thisbe and Pyramus. Because of this he changes his voice as if he is playing the lion role.

Bottom language provides comic. Bottom choice of word show his silliness as well provide humor to play.