... that our perception of others is not always the true picture. Certain parallels can be drawn between William Shakespeare's plays, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "Romeo and Juliet". These parallels concern themes and prototypical Shakespearian character types. Both plays have a distinct pair of 'lovers', Hermia and Lysander, and Romeo and Juliet, respectively. Both plays could have also easily been tragedy or comedy with a few simple changes. A tragic play is a play in which ... , romance, controlling families, both plays have it all. With a few simple modifications, "A Midsummer Night'...

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... Night's Dream" is said to be the most romantic of Shakespeare's comedies. The fantasy world and erotic nature of the play draws interest to the play. I think that this play also shows a different side to Shakespeare's writing. It takes a drastic change to the other writing's of Shakespeare's such as "Romeo and Juliet" for example. He takes a totally different term with this play ... and combines mystery, love, disaster, and comedy into one play. This is one of the most romantic and funny plays that I have read. Shakespeare has become one of my favorite writers. ... Bibliography Works C...

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• Grade Level: High School