Perosnal Response to A Midsummer Night’s Dream

One of the elements I enjoyed when reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream was the love triangle between Lysander, Hermia, and Helena and the way their relationship and constant shifting in and out of love added intrigue and comedy to the story. Something else I enjoyed reading was how this love triangle explored themes of jealousy and unrequited love. Watching the characters navigate their feelings, whether it was awkwardly or humorously, etc, was also entertaining and added layers to their characters, making their emotions feel more real. One of the characters who did this very well was Helena, as she struggled to gain Demetrius’s affection. Her vulnerability and desperation despite her loyalty and efforts, and how she was unable to get the love she deserved, made me empathize and root for her even more.Another thing I also liked about the play was the ending of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as it provided a sense of harmony after all the chaos. Despite the confusion and misunderstandings caused by magic, the characters found their way back to each other, and everything was set right. I thought the reunion between Lysander, Hermia, Helena and Demetrius was very sweet, and I liked how it brought an end to the love triangle, proving that, despite the chaos, true love was able to win in the end. Something I didn’t enjoy as much was how quickly the characters’ feelings changed. While it added to the comedy, it also made their love seem shallow at times. The way Demetrius suddenly loved Helena just because of magic felt hurtful and made me feel bad for Helena because she was treated so poorly. Overall, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an enjoyable and well-written play. Even though some of the romance felt unrealistic, the humor, creativity, magical elements and unpredictable twists and turns in the plot made it an intriguing and good read.

 

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