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Image citation: A Midsummer Night's Dream. MYP English A. Web. 17 May 2014.
Individualism in Midsummer Night’s Dream
Individualism is present in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when Lysander and Hermia are discussing their future, Lysander states, “’There, gentle Hermia, may I marry thee, And to that place the sharp Athenian law Cannot pursue us’” (Shakespeare I. i. L. 161-162). Lysander and Hermia are both adolescents caught up in their idea of love. Both of the lovers demonstrate their desire to rebel against society, by wanting to disobey the Athenian law so that they could be together. Additionally, Hermia goes against the wishes of her father, blatantly going against what society tells her to do, so that she can fulfill her own individual desires.
Love in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Similarly, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, when Hermia and Lysander are discussing terms of their love, Lysander asks, “'How now, my love? Why is your cheek so pale? / How chance the roses there do fade so fast?'” (Shakespeare I. i. L. 128-129). Lysander’s serious word choice creates a comical mood for the audience. Hermia and Lysander
are debating whether to possibly give their current priveledged lives up just so that they may date for a period of a few months, a decision that they may end up regretting in the future. The immaturity and lack of sensible judgment are highlighted through what these teenagers are willing to do for “true love”.
Image citation: A Midsummer Night's Dream. MYP English A. Web. 17 May 2014.
Individualism in Midsummer Night’s Dream
Individualism is present in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream when Lysander and Hermia are discussing their future, Lysander states, “’There, gentle Hermia, may I marry thee, And to that place the sharp Athenian law Cannot pursue us’” (Shakespeare I. i. L. 161-162). Lysander and Hermia are both adolescents caught up in their idea of love. Both of the lovers demonstrate their desire to rebel against society, by wanting to disobey the Athenian law so that they could be together. Additionally, Hermia goes against the wishes of her father, blatantly going against what society tells her to do, so that she can fulfill her own individual desires.
Love in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Similarly, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, when Hermia and Lysander are discussing terms of their love, Lysander asks, “'How now, my love? Why is your cheek so pale? / How chance the roses there do fade so fast?'” (Shakespeare I. i. L. 128-129). Lysander’s serious word choice creates a comical mood for the audience. Hermia and Lysander
are debating whether to possibly give their current priveledged lives up just so that they may date for a period of a few months, a decision that they may end up regretting in the future. The immaturity and lack of sensible judgment are highlighted through what these teenagers are willing to do for “true love”.