Official Final Essay
Official Final Essay
Official Final Essay
English 1B
03/26/2024
supernatural that impel an Illusion between humans and fairies until they had an encounter which
then leads to confusion and complexity. Within the play comprehend the characters' differences from
their social status within the play and how manipulation is linked to Internalized Oppression.
Midsummer Night's Dream delivers an amusement play that addresses the character transformation
but also how in depths of Manipulation that embody the character that lead to Internalized
Oppression
The Argument between Oberon, The Fairy King, desires and Titania, The Fairy Queen,
In the play of the "Midsummer Night's Dream," Oberon, the Fairy King, desires the
changeling boy to serve him as one of his lackeys, while Titania, the Fairy Queen, wants to protect
and keep the boy because of his loss. This conflict over the changeling boy causes a tension between
Oberon and Titania, leading to their quarrel. The point that I'm trying to articulate is that we saw
Oberon wanted to take advantage and control him as one of his henchmen while Titania wanted the
opposite to give him an option to live and allow him more freedom which Oberon, speaks to his
troublesome servant, Puck and about his desire to obtain the changeling boy from Titania. As
Oberon was explaining his plan to use a magical flower to enchant Titania and make her give up on
the boy.
As she confronts keeping the changeling boy as her substitute for the sake of the boys lost,
In which Oberon provokes her in this passage; “OBERON: Ill met by moonlight, proud
Titania.” (14) As titania replies: “What, jealous Oberon? Fairy, skip hence; I have forsworn
his bed and company.”(14) She was addressed sarcastically by Oberon, and which scene
calling her "proud Titania."(14) Which then she accuses Oberon of being envious in her
defensive response.
In Oberon's desire it demonstrates the power struggle between him and Titania, considering the
dynamics of their relationship. Regardless of the situation it causes chaos and problems for other
lovers due to Oberon action where he sends his fairy servant, Puck, to “Fetch me that flower; the
herb I showed thee once: The juice of it on sleeping eyelids laid Will make or man or woman madly
dote Upon the next live creature that it sees” (16) which Oberon want fetch a purple flower with
juice that makes people fall in love with the next creature they see. Which Oberon intended to use
the flower on Titania affection for, forcing her to give him the channeling boy.
Oberon reminiscent witnessing the Cupid arrow that cause romantic entanglements
Oberon reminisces about the Cupid's arrow that causes romantic entanglements, indicating
his awareness of the power of love and its potential for manipulation. This implies to Oberon the
same method as we know that he uses in Titatia, the enchantments are like love potions, to
manipulate the romantic lives of others. Oberon understands the manipulative potential of love, as
that “Yet mark'd I where the bolt of Cupid fell: It fell upon a little western flower,Before milk-white,
now purple with love's wound,And maidens call it love-in-idleness."(16) where Oberon tells about
transformative power of love and the potential for manipulation which holds within the play.
After Titania leaves along with the changeling boy, Oberon become dramatically sentimental
after leaving him behind so he called his trusty servant puck and which he reminisce the past
where he encounter a mermaid singing in the dolphin back which he describe it the sound
“dulcet and harmonious”(16) he must be suggesting that it was incredibly beautiful and
enchanting was, after he witnessed the god of love, Cupid, shoot an arrow at a "fair
vestal"(16) who dwells in the western sky. However, the moon's rays deflect the Cupid's
arrow from its intended aim and prevent it from having any effect on the vestal. Then Oberon
sees where the arrow lands on "love-in-idleness,"(16) a little flower. In which he orders Puck
to retrieve the flower and he explains the juice of the flower applied to a person's eyes will
cause them to be madly in love with the first person they see.
The connection of Oberon reminiscing about witnessing Cupid's arrow showcases that he
understands the love's manipulative potential, aligning with the point that love can be used as a tool
for manipulation within the play. The words such as "Cupid's arrow," "romantic entanglements," and
"manipulations" in the quoted passage directly relate to the claim about Oberon's awareness of love's
manipulative nature.
The magical forest's mortal and fairy lives become entangled as a result of Puck's
instance, when Puck mistakenly applies the love potion to Lysander instead of Demetrius, he
manipulates the emotions and affections of the characters, leading to chaos and confusion in their
relationships. Additionally, Puck's transformation of Bottom's head into that of a donkey manipulates
the perceptions and reactions of those around him, creating comedic yet manipulative situations.
These instances showcase how Puck's actions disrupt the natural order and manipulate the lives of
In this passage "Churl, upon thy eyes I throw all the power this charm doth owe," (21) it tells
that he mistakenly applies the love potion to Lysander's eyes instead of Demetrius. How do
we know? As we see Lysander awaking “And run through fire I will for thy sweet sake.
Transparent Helena! Nature shows art, that though thy bosom makes me see thy heart.” (21)
this shows that Lysander has been manipulated. The Context that we need to understand is
that due to Puck action he processed to cause more conflict, As we saw Puck transforms
Bottom's head into that of a donkey. As Titania woke up and the first thing he saw was
bottom waking up “What angel woke me from my flowery bed?” (27) Due to Oberon Spell
where he dropped it in Titania's eyes while she was asleep, she was manipulated, driving her
to love Bottom.
Puck's mischievous pranks also contribute to my theme of manipulation by Puck showcasing how
magical interventions can disrupt and manipulate the lives of both mortals and fairies. Driven by
Oberon's orders, Puck's actions lead to manipulation of the characters' emotions and perceptions,
even though it’s hilarious but yet chaotic at the same time. as the key words such as "Puck's
mischievous pranks," "manipulation," were colletared correspond to the claim about manipulation
within the play. Puck's actions serve as examples of manipulation within As we know Puck's actions
represent the manipulative power of magic within the play, illustrating how manipulation can arise
Under the influence of a love potion, both Lysander and Demetrius profess their love for
Helena instead of Hermia, transforming the enchanted forest into a labyrinth of romantic confusion
The evidence of this claim lies where Lysander and Demetrius, under the influence of a love
potion, both profess their love for Helena instead of Hermia. create a confusion of romantic turmoil
that complicates their relationships between the characters, turning the enchanted forest into some
kind of labyrinth. It also illustrates the theme of internalized oppression showcasing how external
influences, such as magical manipulation, can lead individuals to betray their true feelings and
perpetuate harm against themselves and others within their own social or romantic circles. When
Lysander and Demetrius, both under the influence of the love potion, profess their love for Helena
instead of Hermia. Specifically, Lysander says, "Not Hermia, but Helena I love,"(22) and Demetrius
follows with, "O Helena, goddess, nymph, perfect, divine! To what, my love, shall I compare thine
eyne? Crystal is muddy. O, how ripe in show Thy lips, those kissing cherries, tempting
grow!"(32)These lines demonstrate the confusion and turmoil created by the magic interference
Under the influence of the love potion, declares, "Not Hermia, but Helena I love." (22) which
Lysander proclaims in his words and Demetrius, affected by the potion, expresses his love for
Helena "O Helen, goddess, nymph, perfect, divine! To what, my love, shall I compare thine
eyne? Crystal is muddy. O, how ripe in show Thy lips, those kissing cherries, tempting
grow!"(32) In This confusion it showcases how external influences, such as the love potion,
disrupt the characters' emotions but also in this passage “Lysander! what, removed?
Lysander! lord! What, out of hearing? gone? no sound, no word? Alack, where are you
speak, an if you hear; Speak, of all loves! I swoon almost with fear. No? then I well perceive
you all not nigh Either death or you I’ll find immediately.” (23) portraying betrayal spoken
by Hermia when she realizes that Lysander is no longer by her side and that he seems to have
disappeared. She expresses her concern and fear, feeling abandoned and betrayed by his
absence. Which their true feelings, contributing to the theme of internalized oppression
When Lysander and Demetrius profess their love for Helena instead of Hermia, impelled by the love
potion demonstrates how its structure manipulation disrupts the characters' emotions and actions,
leading to a betrayal of their true feelings. The key words "love potion," "manipulation," and
"betrayal" about internalized oppression, as we seen characters are persuade into acting against their
genuine desires This connection reinforces the thesis that impel, whether magical or societal, can
lead to internal conflict and oppression, aligning with the broader exploration of power dynamics
manipulation and internalized oppression within a comedic framework to explore the absurdity and
unpredictability of love and human behavior. Which I think Shakespeare within the play tries to
show us to control love is a silly idea and can lead to a big mess. When people try to force others to
love them or make love happen in a certain way, things get chaotic and confusing. The play teaches
us that love can't be controlled or forced; it's better to let it happen naturally. It's a powerful force
that operates on its own. When people try to manipulate or oppress love, it leads to funny and crazy
situations. By mixing serious ideas about power and society with comedy, Shakespeare makes us
think about these issues in a fun and enjoyable way. That's my perspective of it.