Question Home

Position:Home>Performing Arts> A Midsummer Nights Dream Question?


Question:

A Midsummer Nights Dream Question?

Why is Bottom, the weaver, called Bottom; Flute, the bellows-mender, called Flute; Snug, the joiner, called Snug; Snout, the tinker, called Snout; Starveling, the tailor, called Starveling; Quince, the carpenter, called Quince?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It has to do with their occupations. Look up the meanings of the names and then what the occupation is.