... his nightmare of an imaginary dream that is important and interesting. Not only is he not afraid of it, but he wants to turn it into a ballad. Turning a fearful nightmare into a fun song is crucial to understanding what Shakespeare has done with the play. The play itself delineates with Romeo and Juliet, taking the sad tragedy and converting it into comedy. Thus Shakespeare is making ... a further comment about the nature of plays and acting, showing them to be a medium by which our worst fears can be dissipated into hilarity. The absurd nature of ... a direct jibe towards the audience...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School