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Most Cruel Death Of Pyramus And Thisbe

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In the city of Athens, a group of craftsmen come together to decide who will play the characters in the “The most lamentable comedy and most cruel death of of Pyramus and Thisbe.” They will be performing this play for the Duke and Duchess on their wedding day. Peter Quince, the carpenter, is the man in charge who will lead the “actors” and assign the roles to each person. Bottom, , is the overly optimistic and over confident character in this scene. He is quite impatient to see what part he got and overly enthusiastic to begin the performance. Peter Quince continues to assign the roles, ignoring Bottom’s constant outbursts. Afterwards, Quince appoints Bottom his long-awaited part; Bottom will portray Pyramus, a paramour who dies for love. Upon

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