School Version

17. Hermia kicks

Hermia displays her mettle. She may be little, but is also fierce. Humour derives not only from the sudden reversals of attitude, but also from the gap between words and actions.

Surprisingly, perhaps, the School version is even more acrobatic at this moment than the Mask version (Mask 11. Helena throws Lysander). But who would want to do a back flip in a mask?

A Midsummer Night's Dream