Neurotic Nature Fickle Fairies Midsummer Mayhem
A Midsummer Night=s Dream, written by William Shakespeare, is an intriguing comedy involving two worlds. ... When this squabble occurs, the balance of nature is disturbed and a considerable amount of comedy and exasperation develop in the forest world. While all the characters in the play are afflicted when the balance of nature is disturbed the effects are concentrated on Oberon and Titania, the amateur actors, and the four lovers. ... However, Oberon and Titania are not free from the consequences of this disturbance in the balance of nature. ... The amateur actors are also affected when the balance of nature is disturbed; however, Bottom more so than the rest of company. ... Primarily it is the lovers are affected when the balance of nature is disturbed. These disturbances in the balance of nature are the consequences of Oberon=s feelings. ... This establishes that the disturbance of nature, results in the build up of hatred and despair build up within the lovers and which in turn causes them to act as fools. ... Instead of negatively affecting the balance of nature, Oberon begins to improve the balance, efficiently and calmly correcting his mistakes. ... 406-409) This proves that not only negative effects but also positive ones can manipulate the balance of nature. ... In A Midsummer Night=s Dream the balance of nature is disturbed which sets off a series of usual events.