"I am, my lord, as well derived as he, As well possessed; my love is more than his; (If not with vantage) as Demetrius; And which is more than all these boasts can be, I am beloved of beauteous Hermia." ...

• Word Count: 574
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

"The course of true love never did run smooth," as ironically noted within William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The play is a comedy tackling the subject of love, as well as the conflict and resolution that often accompany the emotion. Renowned as one of Shakespeare's most beloved work...

• Word Count: 716
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He falls in love with Helena instantly, and abandons Hermia without a second thought -- treating his former beloved quite cruelly when she asks why he''s done so, and even offering to fight a duel with Demetrius when they both end up loving the other woman, Helena. ...

• Word Count: 1015
• Approx Pages: 4