Part one of term paper
Realism and Romanticism in A Midsummer Night’s Dream In A Midummer Night’s Dream, Theseus states, "The lunatic, the lover, and the poet are of an imagination all compact" (Act5, Scene 1). Love, in this play, is viewed in different ways. While the four main characters believe in romanticism, Theseus is a strong supporter of realis ...

Part two of term paper
... acts than love that captures body, mind, and soul. If any of the four characters posses anything of realistic love, it would be Hermia. She was willing to risk death in order to be with Lysander. This act of love goes beyond any other in this play, and demonstrates Hermia’s devotion to Lysander. "My good Lysander, I swear to thee by Cupid’s strongest bow- Tomorrow truly will I meet with thee" (Act 1, Scene 1). Helena is one of the silliest character’s in the play, and at times ...