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The Play — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 7 · English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'

What The Play covers in ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Main Characters and Their.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in The Play

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1. Main Characters and Their Roles

  • Quince is a carpenter and the organiser of the artisans' play.
  • Snug is a joiner and plays the Lion.
  • Flute is one of the artisans and plays Thisby.
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2. The Rehearsal of the Play

  • The artisans rehearse in a forest clearing.
  • They plan to perform their play before Theseus, the duke of Athens.
  • Their play is called 'Pyramus and Thisby'.
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3. Language Mistakes and Comic Effects

  • Bottom confuses 'effect' with 'defect'.
  • Bottom says 'odious' instead of 'odours' while speaking his line.
  • Flute says 'Ninny's tomb' instead of 'Ninus' tomb'.
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4. Puck, Bottom and the Transformation Scene

  • Puck sees the artisans secretly and calls them rough home-spun people.
  • Puck transforms Bottom's head into an ass's head while Bottom is offstage.
  • The other artisans flee in fear when they see Bottom changed.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The comic rehearsal of Pyramus and Thisby and the fairy magic around Bottom and Titania

Dramatic ironyThe artisansPyramus and ThisbyStage arrangementsPuck's mischiefTitania's enchantmentFairy attendantsComic language

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Play for ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in The Play include Main Characters and Their Roles, The Rehearsal of the Play, Language Mistakes and Comic Effects, Puck, Bottom and the Transformation Scene. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise The Play for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 94 practice questions on The Play. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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