Ms. Tebbit’s playful “jest” is not the selfish desiresof an emotionally stunted fairy king, but a set offeminist and queer values for a more inclusive town/society
This quote reveals how this adaptation of MSD, repurposes the origional motives of Oberon the king, to a more playful and feminist/queer view from Ms.Tebbit. It adds to the film's overarching theme of inclusion and transformation within a community.
Timothy finds connection, but onewhich he himself must rewrite and revise in orderto speak his desires. This song/scene represents apowerful moment of selffashioning (Greenblatt1980) in the film, one in which Timothy remakeshimself visually (he paints his face in the makeup ofPuck; he adopts some costuming) and uses languageto remake those around him.
This quote highlights how Timothy transforms and expresses himself through fashion and language. His adaption of the existing shakespearean text reveal his true desires and personal identity. Changing the lyrics, ultimately created the love potion, which changes all the relationships around him to what he invisions.
WWM serves as a mentortexts for students to engage Shakespeare and otherclassic authors in creative ways
This quote is revealing how WWM signifies a shift from traditional shakespearean text to more contemporary style. It makes it less intimidating, and more fun and easier to understand than traditional text. Serves as an example of renditions and adaptations that can be made.