Puck's Views on Love
In William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, we are introduced to the character called Robin Goodfellow or Puck who conveys a few of his views on human love. In A Midsummer Night's Dream there are three couples: Hermia and Lysander, Demetrius and Helena, Theseus and Hippolyta. Most of the action takes place in the city of Athens or the forest outside the city. In the forest there is a big confusion over who truly loves who, and most of this misunderstanding is caused by Puck. Puck thinks that true love is a one in a million occurrence and should not be punished for mistaking Lysander who is like all other men. He also seems to see himself above the foolishness that occurs when humans are in love. He also believes, though, that in the end love does tend to work out. He gives us a few good insights into human nature concerning the aspects of love. Puck, after being chided by Oberon for charming Lysander instead of Demetrius, says, "Then fate o'errules, that, one man holding troth /
And all shall be well. (3.2.189-195) Puck gives us many good arguments to think about on the concept of love. True love is a rare quality; many people aren't deeply in love, and when they are it is a wonderful thing. We are also fickle people; we can change the thought of whom we love in a minute. Humans in love are also very impulsive, foolish, and funny. Love is unpredictable we can love someone and not really know why we do or for completely absurd reasons. We do things that they wouldn't do under normal circumstances. He also says though that for everything that goes along with love, in the end it turns out right. These things all hold true, and if you've ever been in love you will understand what Puck is taking about. Puck also comments on the couples bickering and fighting. After Lysander pursues Helena instead of Hermia, and Demetrius, who has just been charmed by Oberon to love the first person he sees and wakes up to see Helena, a mess is sure to take place. "Shall we their fond (crazy) pageant see?
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Approximate Word count = 694
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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