Notice to appear in court
Hermia (daughter of Egeus)
You are summoned to appear in court.
Warning: Any statement you make may be used against you in
a court of law.
Representation: If you so choose, you may be represented in
the proceeding by a qualified defense lawyer. Your hearing will
be no later than 10 days from the issue of this notice. A list of
lawyers can be provided if you require them.
Conduct of the hearing: Please bring any documents you may
require in connection with the case. If you wish to have
witnesses present, please inform us within 2 days of receiving
this notice.
In the hearing, you will be able to admit or deny any of the
allegations made against you. You will be able to present
evidence on your own behalf, to examine any witnesses brought
forward by the prosecution. You will also have the right to
appeal against the final outcome, if you so wish.
Failure to appear: If you fail to appear the hearing at the time
and place designated, you will be arrested and put to death.
Name: Hermia
Address: Under the magical tree
Date to appear in court: Friday 7th August
Charges against you:
• Fleeing your home, without permission
• Loving a man; against the will of your family
• Denying instructions ordered by Theseus, Duke of
Athens.
Write the words of
a speech that
Hermia is going to
use in her defense
against the
charges she is
being accused of.
Incorporate a
range of
DAFOREST
techniques and
use the Writer’s
Viewpoint sheet to
structure your
writing.