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A Midsummer Night's Dream · Character

Robin Starveling

Tailor who plays Moonshine in the mechanicals' play.

minor

Also known as Robin Starveling, Quince Robin Starveling

First appearance: Scene II

Robin Starveling shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Suggests leaving out the killing and worries about the lion frightening the ladies.
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In Scene I: Suggests leaving out the killing and worries about the lion frightening the ladies. Later, in Scene II: Reports that Bottom…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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