A Midsummer Night's Dream Act I Scene II

In the beginning of this scene we're introduced to the characters Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, and Starveling. They're all getting together to create a play for the Duke's wedding day. Quince, who is the director, first announces that they are going to be playing Pyramus and Thisby, which is a play about two lovers who die in the end, it's similar to Romeo and Juliet. As Quince begins reading off who will play what role he first gives Bottom (who will play a more major role later in the actual play) the role of Pyramus. As he lists off each person's role he gets to Flute, who he gives the role of Thisby, but Flute voices his objections to playing a woman. Bottom then cuts in, saying that he will play both roles at once, but Quince will have none of that and keeps Flute as Thisby. And then finally he gets to Snug, who must play the role of the lion, but Snug isn't sure that he will be able to fulfill the role. Bottom cuts in once again, saying that he can play the lion too. But, again, Quince tells him that he can play no part except Pyramus, and reluctantly, Bottom agrees. They then agree to meet later in the woods, where no one will be able to see or hear them rehearsing. And this is where both the second scene and first act end. Although it may seem like not much happened in this scene it does play (pun intended) a pivotal role in the rest of the play. Once again, feel free to ask any questions you might have, or make a request for the next play.