Authors use many techniques to get their point across. These techniques usually include diction and the dialogue of the characters, as well as their mannerisms. William Shakespeare used these devices to present his views about love in his play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Shakespeare regards love in a light-hearted manner because his philosophy was that people's love interests change all the time and that in the end, fate will decide who their mates will be.
Everyone has thought at one time or another that he or she was "in love" with someone. Many times that "love" has turned out to have been an individual's brief infatuation with another person. Shakespeare hinted at this idea in Oberon's conversation with Puck on page 183 of Shakespeare: Four Comedies. In lines 176-187 Oberon tells Puck that when Titania f
William Shakespeare hinted at his feelings towards love through the dialogue of his characters. The carefree attitude that the characters had when attempting to interfere with love's course suggests that Shakespeare did not think it was important to worry about finding "true love" because love interests frequently change and eventually fate will join those that are destined to be together.
alls asleep he will apply the love juice to her eyes and when she awakes she will fall in love with the first thing she sees. When Oberon states in line 184, "As I can take it with another herb," he implies that reversing the effect of the love juice will be simple. Oberon's dialogue presents a carefree attitude about interfering with love's direction. Through Oberon's conversation, Shakespeare indicates that it is common for peo
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