Why must Thisbe be played by a man?

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Midsummer's Night Dream - Act 1, Scene 2 lines 9-10

Asked by Sheila A #398899 on 11/6/2014 1:19 PM

Last updated by Noah C #1001831 on 4/8/2020 6:10 PM

Answered by Aslan on 11/6/2014 6:00 PM

In Shakespeare's times men played the roles of women. No self-respecting woman would be caught on stage hence Thisbe is played by Flute.

Answered by Noah C #1001831 on 4/8/2020 6:10 PM

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