Puck's statement serves to emphasize the differences between the humans and the fairies. The fairies in the play are portrayed as unpredictable, random, carefree beings. Puck more than any, seems to act on a whim in most of his decisions. This is shown when he suddenly decides to turn Bottom's head into that of an ass, for no apparent reason other than his own enjoyment (3.1). It could be said that this lifestyle that Puck and the other fairies live add to the meaning of Puck's statement. Shakespeare was likely alluding to the fact that we as a society were beginning to have too many worries, and were becoming extreme with our "social rules" and many of them would seem foolish to us if we would simply distance ourselves from them and take a look at our society from an outsider's view. We as humans tend to get caught up in the sorrows of this world, and begin to lose appreciation for the positives in our lives.
The play makes it clear that Puck either does not understand the mortals, or if he does, he believes their thoughts, actions, and way of life to be foolish. Is that so different from the way we live today? If we examine another culture or people do we truly understand them? If we do not live as they live and allow ourselves to become immersed in their way of life can we judge whether or not their lifestyle is simplistic compared to that of our own? Or is it that even after living as a part of another people, are we truly able to judge whose lifestyle is superior to the others? Or is it that as individuals we believe our own ways of life are more sophisticated, to some degree, than the ways of the hoi polloi? .
Puck's line also gives us a great insight into his character and personality. He is the character who is always up for a laugh; he is always quite relaxed about the situation, and is never hesitant to provide his companions with a witty quip. Despite being a mischievous prankster, he is an honest Puck (5.
