Question

Why did Shakespeare include a play within a play?

Pyramus and Thisbe is an ancient tale well known to audiences in Shakespeare's time. The audience would appreciate the humor and comments.


He had been commissioned to write a play of a certain length, and his fell short. The play within a play was a filler to use up time.


He uses it as a semi-veiled political speech.


He used it in place of an intermission, to help refocus the audience's attention.

Answer 1

The "play within the play" was to add comedic effect so the correct answer is:

A.) Pyramus and Thisbe is an ancient tale well known to audiences in Shakespeare's time. The audience would appreciate the humor and comments.