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1. Opening
Frame
A framing device is common amongst
contemporary directors in staging Shakespeare. With this
opening
frame, Deguchi provides a
context for the play proper. The conflict between Oberon and
Titania as well as between Theseus and Hippolita, Bottom's
isolation from the other mechanicals and Helena's cold
treatment by Demetrius are all played out in a bar. Like
School 1.
Opening Frame, this opening
frame provides a contemporary situation within which to set
the play in motion. The frame also provides a key to
Deguchi's interpretation of MND, an interpretation which is
fully disclosed only by the reinvocation of the Frame at the
play's ending (Bar 50. Closing
Dance). By setting the play
in a bar with "hostesses", Deguchi tries to present
contemporary equivalents for sexual
fantasy and the fairies of
MND.
See also: Mask 1.
Beginning
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