Question

Shakespeare mentions the practice of trick-or-treating in which play?

Answer 1

Shakespeare does not mention the practice of trick-or-treating in any of his plays. Trick-or-treating started in North America in the early 1900s and has no connection to Shakespearean literature. However, some modern adaptations of his plays may include references to Halloween traditions.

Answer 2

The practice of trick-or-treating is mentioned in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. In Act IV, Scene I, Lysander says: “The iron tongue of midnight hath told twelve; / Lovers, to bed; ’tis almost fairy time. / I fear we shall out-sleep the coming morn / As much as we this night have overwatch’d. / This palpable-gross play hath well beguiled / The heavy gait of night. Sweet friends, to bed; / A fortnight hold we this solemnity, / In nightly revels and new jollity.” This passage suggests that the characters are celebrating Halloween by going out in costume and asking for treats.