Theme in A Midsummer Night's Dream | Student activity to identify themes in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
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LOVE
Rational Love
EXAMPLE 1
Rash Love
EXAMPLE 2
Fickle Love
EXAMPLE 3
Arrogant Love
EXAMPLE 4
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The only couple that seems to have it figured out, is Theseus and Hippolyta. Together, they are structured and provide a solid relationship juxtaposed with the others.
Lysander and Hermia only just met, but know they are meant to be together. Without a real plan, they run off together, into the woods.
Demetrius and Helena were once betrothed. However, after meeting Hermia, he left Helena. Now with Puck's help, Helena has two men fighting for her.
Bottom had his head turned into that of a donkey, but that doesn't stop him from thinking the beautiful Tatiana has actually fallen in love with him.