Despite being one of Shakespeare's most popular works, A Midsummer Night's Dream can be a tough play to follow. It contains four plots, and as Puck's work unfolds, things can get a little strange. Watch your students master this comedy and become pros with Shakespeare!
I probably shouldn't tell you this, but Hermia ran away with Lysander. I'm so sorry.
MAN vs. NATURE
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MAN vs. MAN
Really, Helena! What did you do? Woo them with your height!?
Helena betrays Hermia when she tells Demetrius that Hermia ran off with Lysander.
The Flower of Love, and Puck, as a faerie, can both be seen as representing nature. Puck's mischief and the fickle nature of love cause endless confusion among the mortals.
Because of Puck's mix up, both Demetrius and Lysander fall in love with Helena, causing a fight between the young Athenians.