Where Do You Stand? the merry wives of windsor classroom activity

Welcome to "Where do you Stand?" - the classroom activity prepared for the 2023 American Players Theatre production of William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor. For more information on the rules and application of this activity, please visit the "Where do you Stand?" information page by clicking the button below.

Where do you Stand? Information

The Merry Wives of Windsor prompts for discussion

Discussion Questions provided by David Daniel

1. It’s okay to deceive someone if it’s for a good cause.

2. It’s generally better to marry for financial security.

3. It’s generally better to marry for love.

4. I would protect a friend's secret, even if it got me in trouble.

5. People should only marry within their own social groups.

6. It’s okay to seek revenge when you've been wronged.

7. Family traditions are important to me.

8. Some of my family's ideas need to change.

9. It is better to tell the truth, even if it might hurt someone.

10. I should always follow the instructions of those in authority.

11. I am different to different people.

12. Jealousy is healthy in a romantic relationship.

13. It is more important to be free to do as I please than to have rules that deliver security and stability.

14. I have seen people change themselves to fit into a group.

15. I would never change myself to fit in with a group.

16. People can be happy dating even if they’re not in love.

17. Older people are always out of touch with the younger generation's concerns.

18. I’ve done things even when I didn’t think it was a good idea just because someone else did them too.

19. I have learned IMPORTANT lessons from the bad decisions of others.

20. Love has caused as many problems as hate.

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