“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Anticipation Guide
Read each statement and decide whether you agree or disagree with it. Mark an “A” for
agree and a “D” for disagree. Give a brief explanation in the provided space.
1. Parents have the responsibility to guard their children against poor choices in
friends or partners.
2. It is better to marry for love than money.
3. Children should act in accordance with the rules their parents decree.
4. True love never runs smooth.
5. If a child does not listen to a parent’s demand, the child should be punished
severely.
6. Running away from home is one way to get your own way.
7. If your friend “steals” your boyfriend or girlfriend, you are justified in doing
whatever it takes to win him or her back again.
8. If you can’t live with the rules, change your environment to accommodate what
rules you prefer.
9. Parents act with the best interest of the child in mind.
10. Females worry too much about looks/beauty.
Choose two statements that most interest you and write a paragraph response to
each (1/2 page) explaining why you agree/disagree with those statements. Include as
many details as possible. Include examples to justify your thinking.
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