The Forest of Arden is the setting for most of the play. It represents nature unfettered by the evils of society. The notion of a natural, simple lifestyle being healthy and conducive to virtue was as popular in the 1590s as it was in the 1960s.
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Pastoral plays were plays which idealized the lives of shepherds. Marlowe's famous poem, "The Passionate Shepherd to his love" was a pastoral poem. This was a literary fad in Elizabethan England. The closest Shakespeare came to a pastoral play is As You Like It, with its setting in the forest and characters like Audrey, Corin, Phoebe and Silvius.
William Shakespeare was inspired to write "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by a blend of classical mythology, the themes of love and transformation, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Elizabethan age. The play incorporates elements from Ovid's "Metamorphoses," particularly the stories of love and enchantment, as well as the comedic misunderstandings that arise from romantic pursuits. Additionally, the interplay between reality and dreams reflects Shakespeare's fascination with the nature of love and the whimsical qualities of human relationships. The setting in a magical forest allows for exploration of these themes in a fantastical context.
In William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Lysander races Demetrius into the woods. This competition occurs as both men pursue Hermia, who has fled into the forest to escape her father's wishes and to be with Lysander. The chase adds to the comedic confusion and romantic entanglements that unfold in the enchanted woods.
Oberon, in literature and mythology, is often depicted as the king of the fairies. He is a prominent character in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where he resides in the magical forest near Athens. In various folklore and fantasy settings, his realm is typically characterized by enchanting landscapes and a domain ruled by magic and nature.
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