While I would not afford much to faith into Egeuses concepts of love, Theseus and Demetrius seem to conform to his standards of marriage, which is based not on true love, but merely manly materialism and social status. ... In the end as nature would have it, true love dominates false pretenses. ... He introduces the fairies and their realms into the plot to instigate somewhat of a romantic confusion that, in the end, restores balance in the conflicts of identities and love. ... Naturally, true love outweighed materialism, and Hermia did not compromise her true feelings. ... The fantasy ...

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"The course of true love never did run smooth," as ironically noted within William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. ... Fairies can be seen playing pranks on lovesick mortals, earnest youths enduring comical romantic confusion, and lovers finding understanding to the true meaning of love. ... Not exemplifying an ideal relationship, Oberon and Titania offer a tumultuous love to Shakespeare's play. ... Once the spell weakens, Lysander rediscovers a seemingly newfound love for Hermia. Finally, the fourth love interest illustrates the unrequited love present among Demet...

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However, Oberon still wanting the boy as his henchman, therefore, seeks revenge to punish Titania's disobedience with the love potion and make her fall madly in love with an ass-headed weaver. Furthermore, her relationship and induced love for Bottom is certainly exciting as it is ironic and weird of a beautiful fairy queen in love with an arrogant, ugly man who is an ass. ... But towards the end, he takes pity on Titania and finally undoes the enchantment of his wife showing his care and love for her. ... However, due to the love potion, Titania, foolish and confused, becomes a weak, d...

• Word Count: 917
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate